Maintenance Manager

Job Details

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year. Hosted by Jay O’Brien.

This is an on‑site position. Some relocation may be available for candidates meeting requirements.

We are a family‑owned bakery with a long tradition of crafting high‑quality baked goods that delight our customers every day. Our team prides itself on using the finest ingredients, innovative recipes, and time‑honored techniques to create products that stand out in taste and quality. We maintain a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member plays a key role in delivering exceptional results and maintaining the standards our customers have come to love.

Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, hands‑on group dedicated to excellence in baking and production. Employees have the opportunity to grow their skills in a fast‑paced, high‑quality food environment while contributing to products that are enjoyed by thousands. We value creativity, dedication, and teamwork, and we provide an atmosphere where your expertise is recognized, your contributions matter, and there’s room to advance professionally.

• Audit equipment to determine need for installations, services or repairs to ensure equipment reliability and maximize plant productivity.
• Consistently execute Preventative Maintenance Program in an efficient manner.
• Monitor the performance of outside contractors in regards to quality of work as well as timely execution of work performed.
• Assess Maintenance Staff’s technical and troubleshooting skills, and provide staff training in safety, repair, maintenance techniques, standard operating procedures and use of equipment in compliance with industry standards including but not limited to OSHA.
• Maintain and manage all work schedules of maintenance personnel in a cost‑effective manner.
• Manage and direct fulfillment of all work orders in the maintenance department in a cost‑effective manner and in accordance with company standards.
• Conduct purchasing activities and inventory management of maintenance supplies and machine parts in a cost‑effective manner and in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain current and complete records of all activities including but not limited to Catalytic Oxidizer operation, sewer discharge, equipment calibration.
• Maintain communication with plant peers to ensure the plant’s equipment meets regulatory requirements for cleanliness and product safety.
• Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs, ensuring equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.
• Participate in all activities set out by the company in support of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and standards related to safety, quality and workplace conduct.
• Ensure compliance with all Local, State and Federal regulations.
• Everyone has responsibility to support and follow our Food Safety and Food Defense programs.
• Any other associated task as seen necessary by Management.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar course (required).
• Willingness to participate in ongoing industry, safety and leadership training.

Bakery Industry Requirements

• Five years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Baking Industry Knowledge and Experience Required

• Solid understanding of the unique equipment in a commercial bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process from the engineering perspective.
• Equipment troubleshooting ability to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.

General Requirements

• Skilled at building partnerships within the organization and coordinating with support departments.
• Effectively leads, coaches, trains and motivates people to ensure company goals are met.
• Effectively monitors performance of direct reports and provides feedback to improve performance.
• Must have effective oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and PM software.

• Generous PTO and Comp Days available.
• Multiple Health Insurance Plans to choose…