Maintenance Manager, 24/7 Bakery Operations Lead

Rippling, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals at Daniel’s Broiler

Paid Time Off (PTO) starts after hours

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits (LTD, commuting)

Job summary

Schwartz Brothers Bakery, part of the Schwartz Brothers Restaurants family, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a 24/7 maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment. You will balance technical work with leadership to keep equipment reliable and up to safety standards.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and impact on day-to-day operations, including planning preventive maintenance and coordinating with production to avoid downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions under pressure.

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 standards.
• Train team members and help build a reliable maintenance team.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with leadership on process improvements and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Tools

Electrical & refrigeration knowledge

Job description

Schwartz Brothers Bakery, part of the Schwartz Brothers Restaurants family, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a 24/7 maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment. You will balance technical work with leadership to keep equipment reliable and up to safety standards.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and impact on day-to-day operations, including planning preventive maintenance and coordinating with production to avoid downtime.