Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Packaging Industry Location: Dayton, NJ Salary: $130,000–$145,000 per year + Benefits Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a manufacturing facility within the packaging industry. This role is responsible for equipment reliability, preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring optimal plant performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in industrial automation, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and injection molding, along with proven leadership and continuous improvement experience. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management, with 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience. Having an Injection Molding background is a must. Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and injection molding, preferably within the packaging industry. Solid understanding of OSHA regulations, plant safety standards, preventive maintenance programs, and Lean Manufacturing principles. Job Qualifications Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams, coordinating resources, and driving equipment reliability and production efficiency. Experience tracking maintenance KPIs, reducing downtime, managing budgets, coordinating contractors, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP is preferred. Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) certification and Six Sigma credentials are a plus. ABOUT US: PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella. Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions. BENEFITS DISCLOSURE: Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life