Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Manager to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery . As a Maintenance and Reliability Manager, you will be accountable for driving asset reliability and maintenance excellence through reliability engineering and continuous improvement practices to maximize equipment performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000–$160,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)

• Lead and develop maintenance teams to drive performance in a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Establish and execute reliability strategies, including asset hierarchy and criticality frameworks
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to optimize equipment uptime
• Utilize data analytics and reliability modeling to improve asset performance and reduce downtime
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA/RCFA) and FRACAS processes to drive corrective actions
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Reliability, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering in manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance processes
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience with reliability modeling, statistical analysis, or simulation software
• Background in highly automated manufacturing environments
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or formal training
• Experience managing capital engineering or equipment improvement projects
• Knowledge of world-class maintenance principles and systems

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. 

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.