Facilities Maintenance Manager
Cafe Spice, Beacon, NY, United States
About Us
We are a fast-growing Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility dedicated to producing safe, high-quality products that meet the highest standards of USDA, FDA, and third-party regulatory compliance.
Food safety is at the core of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence especially within a high-risk RTE environment.
About the Opportunity
Cafe Spice is seeking a Maintenance Manager Processing & Facilities to lead and oversee both production equipment and facility infrastructure within our fast-paced, USDA and FDA regulated food manufacturing environment.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of all processing equipment and plant utilities, while driving operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
What You’ll Do
Lead and manage maintenance operations across processing, packaging, and facility systems
Oversee equipment including kettles, conveyors, tray sealers, filling lines, chillers, ovens, and automation systems
Manage facility infrastructure including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical systems, fire protection, and utilities
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and asset life
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems
Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and all safety/regulatory requirements
Partner cross-functionally with Production, FSQA, Sanitation, and Operations teams
Utilize Fiix CMMS and ERP systems to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and reporting
Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement of parts and services
Oversee emergency response and ensure operational continuity across the plant
Build and develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, accountability, and performance
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a
food manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong technical expertise in:
Food processing & packaging equipment
HVAC, boilers, refrigeration systems (ammonia/Freon), compressed air, wastewater systems
Electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with
CMMS and ERP systems
Knowledge of
PLCs and industrial automation
is a strong plus
Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional collaboration
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and food safety standards
Why Join Cafe Spice?
Be part of a growing, innovative food manufacturing company
Play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence
Opportunity to lead both equipment and facility strategy in one integrated role
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership support
We are a fast-growing Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility dedicated to producing safe, high-quality products that meet the highest standards of USDA, FDA, and third-party regulatory compliance.
Food safety is at the core of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence especially within a high-risk RTE environment.
About the Opportunity
Cafe Spice is seeking a Maintenance Manager Processing & Facilities to lead and oversee both production equipment and facility infrastructure within our fast-paced, USDA and FDA regulated food manufacturing environment.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of all processing equipment and plant utilities, while driving operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
What You’ll Do
Lead and manage maintenance operations across processing, packaging, and facility systems
Oversee equipment including kettles, conveyors, tray sealers, filling lines, chillers, ovens, and automation systems
Manage facility infrastructure including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical systems, fire protection, and utilities
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and asset life
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems
Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and all safety/regulatory requirements
Partner cross-functionally with Production, FSQA, Sanitation, and Operations teams
Utilize Fiix CMMS and ERP systems to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and reporting
Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement of parts and services
Oversee emergency response and ensure operational continuity across the plant
Build and develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, accountability, and performance
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a
food manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong technical expertise in:
Food processing & packaging equipment
HVAC, boilers, refrigeration systems (ammonia/Freon), compressed air, wastewater systems
Electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with
CMMS and ERP systems
Knowledge of
PLCs and industrial automation
is a strong plus
Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional collaboration
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and food safety standards
Why Join Cafe Spice?
Be part of a growing, innovative food manufacturing company
Play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence
Opportunity to lead both equipment and facility strategy in one integrated role
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership support