Maintenance Manager, Bakery
Company: Aspire Bakeries
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a
leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from
leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes
breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries
from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun
Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to
driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and
flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries
champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus,
Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food
Safety, Quality and Collaboration.
The Maintenance Manager will be a skilled and proactive leader our
facility's maintenance operations and ensure compliance with
safety, quality, and operational standards. In this role, you will
implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage major
equipment projects, and ensure facility upkeep for long-term
efficiency and cost control. You will collaborate with
cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to
regulatory standards, including OSHA, FDA, and GMP
requirements.
Responsibilities:
Implements a preventive maintenance program for all equipment for
cost and downtime reduction. Plans and executes major equipment
projects overhaul for long-lasting, maintainable results on various
pieces of equipment. Plans for and handles emergencies while
continuing to maintain the preventive maintenance program so that
emergencies are continually reduced.
Implements work order, backlog, control, and job assignment systems
that gain requester and subordinate support.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMPs), safety, and other company programs and
procedures.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and
observes workers ensure compliance with standards.
Oversees the training of plant employees in proper and safe
equipment operation.
Responsible for the demolition and physical changes made to the
buildings. Maintains interior building structures for longer asset
life at minimum cost.
Sources and oversees project installation of non-charter new
machinery.
Hires and oversees outside contractors and service providers as
appropriate.
Develops and maintains good housekeeping, waste management, air
quality, and water quality.
Maintains clean and organized work area.
Understands and ensures compliance with local, county, and state
health, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, wastewater, water
quality, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and
other government agency codes and regulations.
Assists in inspections and audits by local, county, and state
health departments; Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Brand
Reputation through Compliance (BRC); Kosher/Organic certification
organizations; NJDEP and customers. Ensures compliance with
policies and regulations formulated by these organizations as they
relate to facilities.
May travel to various locations to attend training or for other
duties.
Manages maintenance activities within budget.
Keeps management team abreast of maintenance activities.
Participates as an active member of the management team.
Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality, and safety of
each product and the processes used in their manufacturing.
Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all
times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious
activity to a Supervisor immediately.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree (A.A.) or better in at least one of the following
preferred:
Electrical Construction and Maintenance; Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Technologies; or Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing repairs.
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and
preventative maintenance techniques.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in an automated plant, bakery
preferred.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, operating
and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. Ability
to read and interpret diagrams and blueprints. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information to and respond to questions from
employees, managers, clients, customers, and the business
community. Working knowledge of Spanish preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet
software and Outlook email software; and preventative maintenance
software. Knowledge of CAD software is helpful.
Travel as needed.
Must be flexible with working weekends and nights
Must be able to adjust schedule to meet business demands.
Shift:2nd
Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000
Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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