Maintenance Supervisor at Aspire Bakeries

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 like ®, ®, and ®. 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.

As our next Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead our skilled team of technicians, managing work assignments, training, and performance to optimize equipment uptime. With your electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic expertise, you'll troubleshoot complex issues, improve preventive maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities: 

• Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Supervises work assignment and personnel performance of staff technicians; hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates staff.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Requisitions and keeps a supply of spare parts.
• Modifies programming of robots and related equipment such as robot controllers and programmable controllers.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Interprets company policies for workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Enforces a safe workplace by supervising all tasks performed in accordance with O.S.H.A., E.P.A., F.D.A., Food Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out safety rules, codes policies, and regulations, and Confined Entry policies.
• Contributes to a safe workplace by enforcing and complying with Federal, State, and Company rules and procedures.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is required;  BA/BS degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing plant environment.
• Must have a very strong industrial electrical knowledge in motor control, VFD, and PLC
• Additional mechanical, welding, refrigeration, and plumbing knowledge preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Windows; MS Word Processing software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software; MS Outlook; Crystal Report Writer; Internet software; MP2 Access 2000.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.