Maintenance Manager

schwartz-brothers-restaurants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Voluntary benefits (LTD, commuting)

Flexible scheduling

Length of service bonuses

Team member referrals

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Schwartz Brothers Bakery is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled team in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment in Seattle, WA. You’ll balance technical maintenance work with people leadership to keep our bakery running safely and efficiently.

You’ll plan preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with production leadership to minimize downtime while upholding quality and food safety standards. Experience in industrial maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within manufacturing or food production.
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of maintenance technicians.
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Prioritize daily maintenance needs in partnership with production.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.
• Support and maintain systems including electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Oversee boiler operations, safety checks, and routine maintenance.
• Train team members and help build a strong, reliable maintenance team.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Partner with leadership on process improvements and equipment upgrade.

Skills

Leadership/Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

24/7 production environment

Electrical systems knowledge

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Plumbing/Mechanical knowledge

Welding/fabrication (a plus)

Job description

Schwartz Brothers Bakery is a locally owned, high-volume commercial bakery supplying fresh baked goods to restaurants and businesses throughout the state and nationwide. We operate in a fast-paced production environment where consistency, food safety, and teamwork are critical to our success.

As part of the Schwartz Brothers Restaurants family, we take pride in quality craftsmanship, dependable operations, and treating our team members with respect. Our bakery runs around the clock to meet customer demand, and every role plays an important part in getting our products safely and on time to our customers.

About the role

At Schwartz Brothers Bakery, we're passionate about quality, consistency, and the people who make it all happen. We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and help keep our operation running smoothly, safely, and efficiently in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, leading a team, and making a real impact on day-to-day operations—this could be a great fit.

What you'll do

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be a key leader on the floor—balancing hands-on technical work with team leadership and coordination.

• Lead, coach, and support a team of maintenance technicians
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively
• Prioritize daily maintenance needs in partnership with production
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards
• Support and maintain systems including electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
• Oversee boiler operations, safety checks, and routine maintenance
• Train team members and help build a strong, reliable maintenance team
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and preventative maintenance
• Partner with leadership on process improvements and equipment upgrade

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or food production environment preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• • Electrical systems (including 3-phase power)
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Plumbing and general mechanical systems
  • Welding/fabrication (a plus)
• Ability to troubleshoot and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment

Benefits

• Discounted meals at Daniel's Broiler
• Paid Time Off begins at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for new hires
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as LTD, commuting benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Length of service bonuses
• Team member referral program
• Opportunity for growth and development- we promote from within!
• Free Employee Assistance Program with access to personal and financial resources, emotional support, and legal guidance

The pay range for this role is: $82,000-$85,000/year, DOE