Maintenance Engineering Team Lead — Snack Manufacturing

About Cibo Vita

Innovation fuels everything we do at Cibo Vita in Totowa, NJ. Under our Nature’s Garden brand, we craft premium, better-for-you snacks that blend quality ingredients, imaginative flavors, and functional benefits—helping people Snack With Purpose while advancing wellness and sustainability.

A day in the role

You’ll begin by aligning with your engineering mechanics crew—priorities set, safety first. From there, your day balances proactive planning and hands-on leadership:

• Guide and support the engineering mechanics team to sustain a safe, reliable, and efficient production floor.
• Direct equipment installation, maintenance, and repair to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Apply and refine process improvements that lift product quality, reduce waste, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D to troubleshoot complex issues and resolve them quickly.
• Build and run a robust preventive maintenance program across critical machinery and systems.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements covering food safety, equipment standards, and environmental obligations.
• Oversee capital initiatives—from scoping and planning through execution—for equipment upgrades, process changes, and system enhancements.
• Coach, train, and mentor mechanics and plant staff to elevate technical capability across the site.
• Track maintenance and engineering budgets, delivering cost-effective solutions for improvements and upgrades.
• Champion automation, data analysis, and lean manufacturing to advance our production capabilities.
• Assess and recommend technologies and practices that boost operational performance and product quality.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on technical background considered.
• 5+ years in engineering, maintenance, or mechanic supervision within food manufacturing or a comparable industrial environment.
• Deep understanding of food production processes, equipment, and food safety regulations.
• History of successfully leading maintenance or engineering mechanic teams and managing technical projects.
• Expertise in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong grasp of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems in manufacturing settings.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a practical, fast-paced problem-solving approach.
• Clear communicator able to collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is a plus.
• Proven project management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with sustainability practices and enthusiasm for advancements in the food industry.

Location

This position is based on-site in Totowa, NJ.

Benefits & Growth

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities and training