Bakery Maintenance Leader: Reliability & Safety

Milwaukee Succeeds; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus eligibility

Paid time off

401k match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Leader to guide the maintenance team in a large baking facility. You will oversee preventative maintenance, lead mechanics, and manage capital projects to ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership, PLC knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 10% to support multiple sites and ensure best maintenance practices across the network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Experience with electrical circuits, bread and roll production equipment repair, refrigeration and fuel-burning equipment is essential.
• Must be computer literate and able to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure reliable bakery equipment performance.
• Plan and direct work by Mechanics using the PM program.
• Provide coverage and technical support for controls, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Manage and improve components and software for an automated manufacturing line.
• Monitor KPIs and PM reports to drive maintenance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

PLC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical or BA degree in related field

AIB Maintenance Correspondence Course

Tools

PLC systems knowledge

Job description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Leader to guide the maintenance team in a large baking facility. You will oversee preventative maintenance, lead mechanics, and manage capital projects to ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership, PLC knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 10% to support multiple sites and ensure best maintenance practices across the network.