Maintenance Manager Job Swedesboro New Jersey USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Location: Swedesboro

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

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