Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Flowers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in England is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee small-scale maintenance projects and supervise superintendents. Responsibilities include managing the CapEx program, utilizing SAP for reporting, and conducting preventive maintenance assessments. Candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is desired. Competitive salary offered, with the position open for applications until October 23, 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays and parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage superintendents and maintenance projects.
• Lead CapEx program planning and forecasting.
• Utilize SAP for reports and analysis.
• Review spare parts stock levels.
• Attend vendor and plant operation meetings.
• Conduct preventive maintenance assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality assurance

Employee development

Industrial machinery knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Flowers Foods Inc. is a leading U.S. producer of packaged bakery goods. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, the company’s brands—Natures Own, Wonder, Daves Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake—deliver wholesome and artisanal flavors. Flowers Foods fosters a culture of honesty, respect, inclusion, sustainability, passion and innovation, making it more than a bakery; it is a journey into flavor and community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays and parental leave

Position Responsibilities

• Manage superintendents and small‑scale maintenance projects, coordinating down‑day planning with superintendents
• Lead Capital Expenditure (CapEx) program and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) annual planning and forecasting, teaching superintendents
• Utilize SAP to review and approve breakdown reports, overtime reports and purchase orders; conduct root‑cause analysis of inventory variances
• Review spare parts stock level and attend plant operation meetings
• Attend vendor meetings and coordinate planning; oversee financial review and reporting of maintenance spend and Profit & Loss (P&L) reports
• Conduct floor walks with superintendent for department‑work verification; manage equipment trends including parts usage breakdown frequencies and top‑cost contributors
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) program assessments and modify based on trending plant needs and/or changes
• Demonstrate innovative critical and strategic thinking; practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including adherence to attendance policies and other operating rules

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in industrial operations or related field
• Strong knowledge of project management, quality assurance and employee development
• Knowledge of industrial machinery and preventive maintenance a plus

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired; high school diploma or equivalent is required

Salary

Competitive salary range: $130,914.00 – $156,302.00. Open for applications until 10/23/2025.

EEO Statement

Flowers Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers Foods encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.