Chief Bakery Engineer- 6th Ave. Bakery

Franz Family Bakery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Healthcare fully paid

Retirement plan

Holiday and vacation benefits

Job summary

Franz Family Bakery in Seattle seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance, budgeting and safety across a large manufacturing facility. You will interact with all departments, vendors and customers to ensure reliable operations and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance leadership and strong project management. BS/BA degree preferred; CMMS/CAD experience and advanced Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; extensive maintenance management experience required.
• 5+ years leading maintenance teams in a large manufacturing facility.
• Experience with CMMS and CAD is a plus; strong analytical skills expected.
• Proven ability to plan, direct and optimize maintenance budgets and projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance team in preventive and predictive activities.
• Lead capital projects, including vendors, installation and commissioning.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation to meet business goals.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Collaborate with departments, vendors and customers to optimize processes.
• Attend and run regular meetings; set department goals and track progress.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Conflict management

Training

Education

BS/BA degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

2901 6th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98124, USA

Description

We don't just bake, we rise.

Celebrating 120 years of baking and growing careers.

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages - up to $102k-110k DOE
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare - Full medical, dental and vision with 100% PREMIUMS PAID FOR EMPLOYEE, SPOUSE AND CHILDREN
• Up to 15 % toward Retirement Plan (Company contributes 12% to Profit Sharing Plan and 3% toward 401k)

We are seeking a Chief Engineerto join our hard working and fast-paced team.The Chief Engineer is responsible for overall budgeting, managing a team, safety, and managing business process within the Franz Bakery organization. This position will require interaction with all internal departments, 3rd party vendors, and customers to which engineering, and manufacturing equipment maintenance services are provided.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership, decision-making, project execution and effective communication skills.
• Plans, directs, and leads maintenance team in preventative and predictive equipment maintenance activities.
• Leads people and business processes to meet business objectives.
• Provides technical support to maintenance team members and performs equipment inspections to ensure standards are maintained.
• Champions safety throughout the facility.
• Manages and justifies all budget and resource allocation decisions to senior management.
• Identifies and schedules project deliverables and required tasks.
• Consults with staff to ensure routines and controls keep the organization operating safely and effectively.
• Sets department goals and objectives.
• Confronts issues openly, professionally, and timely.
• Attends and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff and management.
• Manages capital projects, including handling vendors and contractors, installation, and commissioning.
• Excellent conflict management skills and ability to partner with other departments and organizations to be successful and resolve issues.
• High school graduate or GED required; BS/BA degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in managing maintenance teams in a large manufacturing facility.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and experience in CMMS and CAD is a plus.
• Hands on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• Experience or training in leading continuous improvement is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project plans, with solid project and time-management skills.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong employee relationship, coaching and training skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or as needed.

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