Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations within our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive technical knowledge, and a proven track record in industrial maintenance management. This role is vital to ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all plant equipment and systems. The Maintenance Manager will lead a team of technicians, coordinate maintenance projects, and implement strategies to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

Maintenance Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Schep’s Bakeries is seeking a hands-on, organized, and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across multiple facilities. This role will oversee a team of electricians, mechanics, and contractors while building strong systems, improving equipment reliability, and helping create a more structured and proactive maintenance department.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can mentor people, bring organization to the team, and ensure maintenance is planned, prioritized, and executed properly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team across multiple facilities
• Supervise electricians, mechanics, and outside contractors
• Build structure, accountability, and clear maintenance processes
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Organize work orders, scheduling, spare parts, and follow-up systems
• Coordinate repairs, shutdowns, and maintenance priorities across sites
• Mentor and develop the maintenance team
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial operations
• Experience managing teams that include electrical and mechanical trades
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and department organization
• Hands-on technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and facility systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to bring structure, discipline, and follow-through to a growing operation

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized and proactive
• Strong leader and team builder
• Comfortable working across multiple facilities
• Respected by tradespeople and production teams
• Focused on long-term improvement, not just daily firefighting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person