Plant Reliability & Maintenance Leader

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Vernon, California is seeking a Reliability and Maintenance Manager. The role involves leading maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions to enhance plant operations and ensure equipment efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in maintenance and reliability management. Key responsibilities include managing downtime, developing reliability programs, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field strongly preferred.
• Five to seven or more years of maintenance and/or engineering leadership experience in CPG or food manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience with CMMS / digital maintenance systems. Redzone experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Proven ability to build and sustain reliability systems, not just fix equipment.

Responsibilities

• Owns line uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment reliability for the plant.
• Leads the plant toward a more planned, proactive, and data-driven maintenance culture.
• Implements parts kitting and planning processes to support scheduled maintenance.
• Ensures maintenance work complies with food safety, GMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Tracks and improves key maintenance performance metrics.

Job description

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Vernon, California is seeking a Reliability and Maintenance Manager. The role involves leading maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions to enhance plant operations and ensure equipment efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in maintenance and reliability management. Key responsibilities include managing downtime, developing reliability programs, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.