Reliability and Maintenance Supervisor, Food Processing

Job Description

Job Description

Join Cibo Vita

We’re Cibo Vita, makers of Nature’s Garden premium healthy snacks in Totowa, NJ. Our mission is to help consumers Snack With Purpose through products that elevate wellness, support sustainability, and deliver standout flavor and function.

Is this you?

• Are you a hands-on leader who loves guiding mechanics to peak performance?
• Do you reduce downtime through smart maintenance, sharp troubleshooting, and lean thinking?
• Can you collaborate across Production, QA, and R&D to solve tough technical problems?

Your impact

• Lead an engineering mechanics team committed to safety, reliability, and efficiency on the production floor.
• Own installation, maintenance, and repair activities to keep equipment running and productivity high.
• Implement process improvements to improve product quality, reduce waste, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, R&D) to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Design and execute a preventive maintenance program for critical assets.
• Maintain adherence to local, state, and federal regulations governing food safety, equipment, and environmental standards.
• Manage capital projects—equipment upgrades, process changes, and system enhancements—from plan to completion.
• Provide training and mentorship that strengthen technical skills across the plant.
• Monitor budgets and recommend cost-effective solutions for equipment and process improvements.
• Advance automation, data-driven decision making, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Evaluate and propose new technologies to elevate operational performance and product excellence.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent practical experience welcome.
• 5+ years in engineering, maintenance, or supervisory roles within food manufacturing or a similar industrial setting.
• Knowledge of food production equipment, processes, and food safety requirements.
• Demonstrated success supervising maintenance or engineering mechanics and running technical projects.
• Background in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Competence with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
• Resourceful troubleshooter who thrives in fast-moving environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MES is a plus.
• Project management capability with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in sustainability practices and passion for innovation in the food industry.

Why Cibo Vita

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Career advancement and training

Where you’ll work

On-site at our Totowa, NJ facility.