Industrial Maintenance Manager

Flowers Foods; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional growth & leadership train

Paid vacation & parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods is seeking an Engineering Manager to ensure peak plant efficiency through strategic planning, program management and succession planning. The role collaborates with plant leadership to uphold safety, regulatory and quality standards while driving maintenance excellence.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of leadership in industrial ops and a background in project management, quality assurance, and employee development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations or related field
• Knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and employee development
• Knowledge of industrial machinery and preventive maintenance a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired; high school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Manage superintendents and projects: small scale maintenance project planning and down day planning with superintendents
• Manage Capital expenditure (CapEx) program and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) annual planning and forecasting
• Manage employee development and succession planning
• Utilize SAP to review and approve: breakdown report, overtime report, and purchase orders. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of inventory variances
• Review spare parts stock level
• Attend plant operation meetings
• Attend vendor meetings and coordinate planning
• Oversee financial review and reporting, monitoring and reporting on P&L for maintenance spend
• Conduct floor walks with superintendent for department-work verification
• Manage equipment trends and preventive maintenance program assessments

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality assurance

Employee development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

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

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The Engineering Manager ensures optimal efficiency is achieved through project planning, program management, and succession planning. They str for uninterrupted production schedules, while strongly adhering to company maintenance standards. This position works closely with plant leaders, and requires demonstration and competency of plant safety, legal/labor compliance and/or food quality standards. The Engineering Manager leverages company and external resources to provide insightful and innovative solutions to all items that impede plant efficiency, production and/or departmental morale. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise/performance of all members of the industrial maintenance department.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Manage superintendents and projects: small scale maintenance project planning and down day planning with superintendents
• Manage Capital expenditure (CapEx) program and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) annual planning and forecasting, while teaching superintendent
• Manage employee development and succession planning
• Utilize SAP to review and approve: breakdown report, overtime report, and purchase orders. Must conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of inventory variances
• Review spare parts stock level
• Attend plant operation meetings
• Attend vendor meetings and coordinate planning
• Oversee financial review and reporting, monitoring and reporting on Profit & Loss (P&L) reports for maintenance spend
• Conduct floor walks with superintendent for department-work verification
• Manage equipment trends: parts usage, breakdown frequencies, and top cost contributors
• Conduct critical equipment inspection work verification
• 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 which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment
  

Knead to Know: 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired/High school diploma or equivalent is required

Salary Range- $115k-$135k/year

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers 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 people of 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.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Megan Normand at [e-mail] or(1) 207 3467466.

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Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.