Maintenance Manager

Stevenson Staffing LLC; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Stevenson Staffing LLC is seeking a second-shift Maintenance Supervisor in Northvale, NJ to lead a maintenance team (M-F 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM) for a food manufacturing facility. You will oversee tunnel freezers, packaging lines, and robotics, ensuring safety and reliability.

Key duties include driving CMMS integration, enforcing LOTO, and collaborating with Operations and Engineering to meet production targets while maintaining GMP and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and TPM principles.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and data-driven KPI tracking.
• Proficiency in safety protocols including LOTO and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift maintenance team (M-F 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM) to meet production targets without compromising safety or quality.
• Oversee maintenance of tunnel freezers, packaging lines, cooking equipment, and related machinery.
• Coordinate external contractors for installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Drive CMMS integration and ensure accurate work order documentation.
• Track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment reliability.
• Enforce LOTO procedures and OSHA safety standards.
• Develop and mentor maintenance technicians; participate in hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

CMMS implementation

LOTO compliance

Equipment downtime reduction

Root Cause Analysis

Shift coordination

Vendor management

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The role leads a second-shift maintenance team (M-F 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM) overseeing complex food equipment—including standalone spiral freezers, Handtmann/Vemag portioners, packaging lines, and industrial robotics—while driving CMMS integration, LOTO compliance, and equipment reliability. It offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term stability.

Location: Northvale, NJ (On-Site)

Shift: Second/ Evening Shift (M-F 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, plus weekend emergency availability)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Industry Focus: Food Manufacturing & Processing

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES – CORE COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge of the following production equipment:
• Tunnel Freezers
• Tromp Laminating Lines – Dough Sheeting
• Cooking Equipment
• Cleveland Kettles
• Fryers (Heat and Control Mastermatic)
• Packaging Equipment
• Cleaning Equipment
• Rackwashers (Somengil)
• Work closely with Operations/Production and Engineering to help achieve production targets without compromising safety, food quality, or reliability.
• Execute and support the preventive maintenance program in collaboration with the Director of Engineering & Maintenance.
• Track, report on, and help improve maintenance KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, and Equipment Reliability (ER), in collaboration with the Director of Engineering & Maintenance.
• Promote and participate in a culture focused on effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) execution.
• Oversee the safe maintenance, repair, replacement, installation, and startup of production equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee external contracting work for installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Maintain and strengthen OEM and vendor relationships for critical spare parts, repairs, and service of equipment.
• Support the spare parts inventory program, including establishing and maintaining min/max levels for critical components.
• Available to respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues, equipment failures, facility-related incidents, and major breakdowns.
• Available to attend to work on requested weekends, based on the needs of the organization.
• Support the full integration and daily use of the CMMS system, ensuring accurate work order documentation and improving the maintenance team's user experience.
• Conduct daily follow-ups with the maintenance team after plant huddles. Facilitate repairs as well as scheduled preventive maintenance work.
• Improve coordination between shifts by participating in daily meetings to ensure smooth shift-to-shift transitions.
• Generate and distribute end-of-shift reports daily upon completion of the shift.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety (GMP), sanitation, and applicable regulatory requirements, including the safe use of food-grade materials and lubricants.
• Enforce safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.