Director of Engineering and Maintenance

Coda Search│Staffing
NJ, United States
Full-time

About Us : We are a national CPG brand and fully integrated food manufacturer, overseeing both the production and distribution of our own products.

Job Description :

We are seeking a Director of Engineering and Maintenance with 5-7 years of experience in maintenance and CPG food manufacturing, preferably in refrigerated, frozen, and fresh products.

The ideal candidate will have a background in CMMS, planning, TPM / RCM, predictive maintenance, storeroom management, and MRO.

You will lead engineering and maintenance operations for a multi-site facility, overseeing 15-25 direct reports across various disciplines.

This role focuses on plant-level operations, driving continuous improvement, and managing capital projects between $500K - $2M.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage maintenance of plant facilities, utilities, and equipment.
  • Oversee work order planning, scheduling, parts storeroom management, and MRO procedures.
  • Lead capital project planning, approval, design, and implementation, including packaging automation, facility improvements, and utility installations.
  • Maintain technical documentation, CAD library, and capital management.
  • Supervise maintenance and engineering teams to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA).

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
  • 5-7 years of experience in maintenance, with expertise in CMMS, TPM / RCM, and MRO.
  • 5-7 years of experience in CPG food manufacturing (preferably refrigerated, frozen, and fresh).
  • 1-3 years of operations supervision.
  • Proven experience managing capital projects ($500K-$2M).
  • Leadership experience with maintenance and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bilingual (English / Spanish).
  • MBA or Project Management Certification.
  • Experience in meat or dairy manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, CAD, USDA, and FDA regulations.
  • Strong understanding of capital management and financial analysis of capital investments.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, extensive plant-level experience, and a proven ability to drive operational improvements in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

5 days ago
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