Maintenance Manager

Position: Maintenance Manager. Location: Central New Jersey (Middlesex County Area). Industry: High-Volume Food Manufacturing & Packaging. We are looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Manager to run a fast‑paced, highly automated production facility. What matters to us: Technical Expertise: Background in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC troubleshooting. Experience with industrial ovens/thermal processing and high-speed packaging is highly preferred. Floor Leadership: You aren't just sitting in an office. You need to manage a crew on the floor, handle a team with direct communication styles, and keep everyone accountable. Uptime & Urgency: When a line goes down, every minute costs money. We need someone who responds quickly and systematically solves root causes to keep OEE high. Compliance: Ownership of safety procedures (LOTO) and food safety standards (GMP/SQF). This is a full‑time, permanent position offering competitive pay and benefits. salary: $115,000 - $137,000 per year shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM education: No Degree Required Responsibilities Team Leadership: Direct, coach, and schedule a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians. Promote accountability, skill development, and a safety culture. Operations & Uptime: Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and PM/PdM programs for high-speed processing, thermal/baking systems, packaging, and refrigeration to minimize unplanned downtime. Reliability & OEE: Analyze downtime trends and equipment performance. Lead root-cause analysis, implement reliability improvements, and support capital projects or line modifications. Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, industrial safety, and food safety standards (GMPs, SQF, BRC, or equivalent GFSI certifications). Enforce LOTO and lead safety audits. Budget & Inventory: Manage departmental budget (labor, parts, services). Optimize critical spare parts inventory and manage external contractors/vendors. Communication: Lead effectively in a candid, fast-paced production environment, translating floor-level feedback into constructive communication for the broader organization. The essential functions of this role include: manual lifting up to 50lbs standing for 8 hours at one time Skills Maintenance Electrical Mechanical Maintenance General Maintenance Managing Leading Coaching Operations Budget Planning Problem Solving Decision Making Oral Communication CMMS PLC Troubleshooting Preventive Maintenance Qualifications Years of experience: 5 years Experience level: Manager Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical prescription dental vision AD&D life insurance offerings short-term disability 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility) This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Experience Manager 5 years Education No Degree Required #J-18808-Ljbffr