Maintenance Engineer Manager Food Manufacturing

Job Description

• Education/Technical Background
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Electrical preferred, but both acceptable).
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and hands‑on automation.
• Industry Experience
• Must have prior food industry background.
• Preference for smaller operations not large companies – needs to be hands‑on, not just strategy‑level.
• Strong preference for bakery background (Albertson’s Bakery, King’s Hawaiian, or similar).
• Leadership/Team Fit
• Small team leadership experience (currently fewer than 10 mechanics).
• Must provide technical guidance, hands‑on training, and daily support to a team that is not very experienced.
• Strong people skills; approachable leader who can develop and motivate the team.
• Work Style
• Comfortable working side by side on the floor with mechanics.
• Hands‑on leadership style—willing to troubleshoot and roll up sleeves.
• Schedule & Commitment
• Operation runs 24 hours, beginning Sunday.
• Must be available for projects on weekends and to answer calls for troubleshooting guidance.
• Common schedule: 10‑hour days, starting 6:30 a.m.
• Other Requirements
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.