PeopleShare has an opening for a Maintenance Manager in Bellmawr, NJ overseeing the 1st shift maintenance operations. This candidate must be a visible, "boots-on-the-ground" leader. This candidate must have experience with food manufacturing equipment to be considered.
The client is open-minded and willing to consider candidates who may be ready to step up into management — for example, a strong Maintenance Supervisor or Lead with proven leadership potential and food manufacturing experience.
Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Bellmawr, NJ 08031
Reports to: Plant Manager
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Salary: $110-120k/year, 5% annual bonus
Schedule: Day shift, typically starting at 6:00 AM - oversees 1st shift maintenance operations
Overview
The Maintenance Manager will oversee all facility and equipment maintenance operations to ensure optimal uptime and production efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all maintenance activities, including machine and facility troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and spare parts management
- Lead, develop, and schedule a team of 5 mechanics
- Manage maintenance inventory and purchasing within budget
- Implement and oversee the CMMS (UpKeep 2023) to drive uptime and reliability
- Support capital projects and collaborate with engineering
- Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Defense, Food Safety, and SQF programs
Requirements & Background
- 5–10 years of mechanical experience in food manufacturing (required)
- Baking or meat industry background strongly preferred
- PLC programming and electrical knowledge required
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, hands-on approach — must lead by example
- Comfortable working in both hot/cold production environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Currently in a lead or supervisory maintenance role and ready to make the jump into management
- Demonstrated ability to coach, schedule, and mentor a team
- Proven experience maintaining high standards in a regulated food production environment
- Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on work with process improvement
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