Assistant Maintenance Manager

CLIO Snacks
CLIO Snacks

Operations

Piscataway Township, NJ, USA

USD 106,700-118,450 / year

Posted on Jul 25, 2026

The Opportunity

The Assistant Maintenance Manager will serve as a technical advisor who is responsible for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant manufacturing equipment.

The Company

Clio Snacks is a disruptive, high-growth snack company, reimagining permissible indulgence. We’re the pioneers behind the first and only refrigerated yogurt bar—blending the benefits of Greek yogurt, like protein and probiotics, with a creamy cheesecake-like texture and delicious coatings. We help consumers indulge confidently by making delicious, better-for-you snacks convenient and accessible nationwide.

What You'll Do

  • Assists with employee development and training opportunities that promote maximum productivity and position the employee for increased responsibilities and job growth.
  • Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
  • Coordinate services with vendors, service technicians, and other contractors.
  • Engineer solutions and identify key weaknesses to run production smoothly.
  • Provides leadership and supervision to the Maintenance team in the assignment and coordination of work to ensure safety, quality, and maximum production efficiency.
  • Distributes work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
  • Identifies training gaps and suggests training plans as needed.
  • Order products every month to keep production running (INK, Solvent, Glue).
  • Implement a maintenance program that will reduce downtime, identify weaknesses, and track physical inventory.
  • Work with the Food Safety department to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
  • On call for any issues related to the downtime of machines.
  • Maintain machine history files along with schematics, manuals and any relevant information on all equipment.
  • Maintain inventory system of all critical parts and supplies to ensure minimum and maximum quantities are on-hand.
  • Establish routine, open two-way communication with Production Supervisors and Managers to obtain feedback on equipment and machinery performance.
  • Offers recommendations and makes changes to improve plant operations in respect to quality, efficiency, safety and/or sanitation.
  • Makes recommendations for Maintenance Budget.
  • Submits weekly reports as required. (Emergency repairs, Expenditures, Preventative Maintenance, Machine Down-time, Scheduled Maintenance, and Machine Improvement).
  • Cut cost by working closely with vendors to get better pricing on parts vs ordering from the manufacturer.
  • Order parts and tools for the maintenance team to ensure they have the tools needed to get the job done.
  • Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
  • Makes recommendations related to hiring, terminating, advancement or promotion of employees.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or equivalent experience
  • Management experience in operations, maintenance, and/or process improvement roles, including supervising teams of people
  • 3-5 years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and Mechanical mechanisms

Why You Should Join Us

  • A people-centered company and culture.
  • Genuinely great coworkers who want to see the company and each other succeed.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including
    • Medical, dental, vision, life insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401k, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
  • Chance to make a significant impact on the direction and growth of the company.
  • A fridge full of delicious yogurt bars for your enjoyment (and inspiration!).
  • We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Compensation

  • $106,700 - $118,450
  • The above salary is based on a good-faith estimate made at publication and may be modified in the future. The pay offered to a candidate may vary depending on factors such as education, experience, and geographic location.