Bakery Maintenance Leader: Automation & Safety

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 78,600 - 102,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range: $78,600 - $102,200

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Leader to lead the Maintenance Department in a baking facility, ensuring safety, quality, and sanitation. You will assist the department leader, oversee mid-size capital projects, and supervise mechanics to sustain PM programs and smooth operations.

The role requires travel up to 10% and strong PLC/electrical knowledge, with a focus on building a world-class maintenance team and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or BA degree in a related field or AIB Maintenance Correspondence Course a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills, PLC knowledge base a plus.
• Experience in electrical circuitry, bread and roll production equipment repair, refrigeration, and fuel-burning equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure reliable bakery equipment and processes.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control work performed by Mechanics using the PM program.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the Maintenance Department Leader and assist with controls, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Manage components and software for a primarily automated manufacturing line.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and PM reports to drive improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PLC knowledge

Reading drawings

Electrical & mechanical repair

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical or BA degree or related plus certification

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Leader to lead the Maintenance Department in a baking facility, ensuring safety, quality, and sanitation. You will assist the department leader, oversee mid-size capital projects, and supervise mechanics to sustain PM programs and smooth operations.

The role requires travel up to 10% and strong PLC/electrical knowledge, with a focus on building a world-class maintenance team and continuous improvement culture.