Senior Maintenance Manager – Multi‑Site Food Plant

Emmi Desserts; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company located in Kenilworth, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across multiple facilities. This role involves hands-on leadership and strategic oversight to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in maintenance within the food sector and strong technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive maintenance experience in food, beverage, or light industrial manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams across multiple facilities.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on technical engagement with strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong hands-on leadership to Supervisors and technicians.
• Implement and oversee a robust preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, and local requirements.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field

Advanced certifications (CPMM, Six Sigma, TPM, CMRP)

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A food manufacturing company located in Kenilworth, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across multiple facilities. This role involves hands-on leadership and strategic oversight to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in maintenance within the food sector and strong technical and leadership skills.