Senior Maintenance Manager

Senior Maintenance ManagerThis position is responsible for all activities that occur within the Maintenance department. The Sr. Manufacturing Maintenance Manager operates effectively as a leader with direct responsibility for assuring an efficient, successful and cost-effective operation while developing talent within the team. Responsible to drive all PM initiatives towards proactive and predictive states. Responsible for supporting EPA and OSHA related bakery permitting/compliance. Responsible for tracking and controlling cost related Safety issues that involve Maintenance intervention. Responsible to identify, manage, lead, direct and develop Continuous Improvement solutions/projects. Responsible for managing, forecasting and developing budgets based on ZBB principles. Responsible for managing the MRO programs/processes to continuously achieve higher levels of performance. Responsible to proactively partner with peer leadership to lead the bakery towards "World Class" operating standards.Oversees maintenance operations for a commercial baking facility consisting of hourly associates and a management staff.Analyzes and solves technical maintenance issues.Leads the achievement of a zero injury workplace by ensuring safe working conditions for associates and compliance with all state and federal regulations on environmental, health and safety issues.Manages and develops plant maintenance programs to ensure minimal downtime.Implements systems to assure that products are manufactured in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner.Ensure associates have the tools, resources and capabilities to succeed and deliver on expectations.Builds a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support for the Company's culture.Understands, coaches and teaches the principles of BBU Continuous Improvement principles, including lean tools, process capability and operational discipline.Identifies, implements and manages capital improvement projects.Conducts performance appraisals of the Maintenance management team; recommends and/or implements appropriate training programs to address developmental needs.Will be familiar with and utilize the CMMS to analyze data, generate reports and implement actions to improve metrics.Administers and audits all Maintenance safety control programs.Administers and audits all Maintenance environmental protection programs.Develops technical training programs for maintenance supervision and mechanics.Develops short and long term planning, objectives, programs and goals and department budget and cost controls.Ability to establish a strategic vision and lead through floor communication to generate both short term and long term sustainable results.Ability to develop and maintain optimized interdepartmental relationships.Manage and achieve set goals for the management of the MRO system and processes.Must be familiar with lean tools or a similar statistical process and control system.Candidate must be able to travel for Meetings, FATs, Benchmarking, Etc. Average is 10%-15%Knowledge of safety and environmental related concepts including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations.Demonstrates strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills and have the ability to use a personal computer.Participative management style that involves and empowers teamsand excellent organizational and communication skills.Demonstrated experience building a strong fully functional team.Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.Ten or more years of hands-on management experience in maintenance and engineering leading medium to large size food plant.A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.Operational background in electrical circuitry, refrigeration, fuel burning equipment and machine mechanics.The candidate must have conceptual knowledge of PLC programming; PLC programming experience preferred, ideal candidate will have PLC programming proficiency.AIB certification preferredThe physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.