Our client, a leading industrial bakery dedicated to producing high-quality baked goods, is looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Manager with a strong background in the bakery/food manufacturing industry. This role will lead all maintenance efforts, manage projects, and ensure the equipment and facility meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the unique challenges of a 24/7 food production environment. If this sounds like you, take the next step in your career and apply today!

salary: $110,000 - $115,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance mechanics, scheduling staff and delegating repair tasks for a continuous production schedule
  
  
• Manage the preventative maintenance (PM) program for bakery-specific equipment, including ovens, mixers, proofers, dividers, and packaging systems
  
  
• Oversee all facility and equipment upgrades, with a focus on maintaining hygienic design and food safety standards
  
  
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP, BRC, and CCPs (e.g., metal detectors, temperature controls)
  
  
• Troubleshoot and repair complex issues on bakery equipment to minimize downtime and prevent product loss
  
  
• Maintain and calibrate critical temperature control points for ingredient storage and product cooling
  
  
• Manage a sifter screen monitoring program and other quality control measures
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance management role within a food production or industrial bakery setting.
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of bakery-specific equipment and systems.
  
  
• Expertise in food safety regulations (HACCP, BRC) and a strong commitment to maintaining them.
  
  
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
  
  
• strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 6 hours at one timeworking up to 10 hrs of overtime per weekworking weekends
SkillsMechanical Maintenance (10 years of experience is required)Electrical Maintenance (10 years of experience is required)HACCP (5 years of experience is required)BRCGS Food Safety (5 years of experience is required)Maintenance Management (5 years of experience is required)Materials Management (5 years of experience is required)PLCs (7 years of experience is required)Capital Equipment Projects (5 years of experience is required)Baked Goods Manufacturing (5 years of experience is required)Preventative Maintenance (10 years of experience is required)CCP Compliance (5 years of experience is required)
QualificationsYears of experience: 10 yearsExperience level: Manager