Maintenance Manager

POSITION: Maintenance Manager

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

LOCATION: Kneads Bakeshop

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

Salary: 90k-110k

Kneads Bakeshop

From humble beginnings one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. Kneads combines H&Ss history with the new age of artisan craft creating a one-of-a- kind brand and experience giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it touch it and taste it to have a full sensory experience. As soon as you walk through the doors were dedicated to you and your Kneads whether thats a coffee to go or meeting with colleagues we are here to provide a space of comfort a space that can unleash your creativity and a space where Baltimore becomes a family.

Job Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team and overseeing all building and equipment maintenance for a high-volume bakery and restaurant operation. This position requires an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in food production equipment facility systems preventive maintenance planning and team leadership. The Maintenance Manager ensures equipment is operating safely and efficiently repairs are completed in a timely manner and the facility remains in compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Supervise train direct and support maintenance staff. Hold maintenance team members accountable to performance standards safety protocols and work quality.

Assign daily work orders and make sure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

Assist with hiring onboarding and ongoing development of maintenance personnel.

Working with the team this is a hand-on role not solely administrative.

Oversee and perform preventative and routine maintenance in bakery kitchen café and facility systems.

Troubleshoot and repair industrial bakery equipment including Ovens mixers sheeters proofers refrigeration units dish machines and conveyors.

Diagnose and repair mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Work with controls and automation systems including PLCs sensors relays and temperature control systems.

Use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or similar maintenance tracking system to:

Follow and enforce proper lockout/tagout and other OSHA-required safety procedures.

Maintain and manage spare parts inventory for critical equipment.

Coordinate external service providers specialty technicians and equipment vendors.

Maintain professional relationships with outside service partners.

Requirements

5 years of professional maintenance experience preferably in a bakery commercial kitchen food production or manufacturing environment.

Supervisory or management experience is required (leading directing and evaluating maintenance staff).

Experience with controls systems (PLCs HMIs sensors temperature controls).

Experience using work order or maintenance management systems.

Able to lift to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for long periods.

Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs including early mornings nights and weekends or holidays as required.

Ability to work early mornings evenings weekends and holidays based on the need of the business.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

Electrical training or industrial electrical coursework

PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) -Controls Systems Training

HVAC/R (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Certification

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Occupational Safety and Health 10-hour training or 30-hour training.

Whats in it for you

At the H&S Family of Bakeries we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benets packages including medical/dental/vision short term disability retirement savings paid time off exible spending accounts employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classied. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Required Experience:

Manager