Maintenance Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,200 - 109,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Houston, Texas is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to oversee production operations, ensuring adherence to world-class standards of quality and efficiency. This role plays a crucial part in fostering team engagement, operational excellence, and successful delivery of production goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, along with strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary range of $84,200 - $109,400.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and willingness to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of the shift adhere to world-class standards.
• Foster a culture of associate engagement and safety.
• Lead teams to achieve production goals while reducing costs.
• Utilize tablets and applications to maintain effective processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

College Degree (or some college)

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Position Summary

Maintenance Team Leaders play an important role in helping BBU bake with world‑class practices, win as one team, and grow our people. They embrace the consumer by producing high-quality products and ensure operational capabilities by supporting their team in executing the Operations Excellence Playbook. Our Maintenance Team Leaders empower and involve their teams to achieve key performance metrics and win the shift. They create a compelling culture by engaging and developing their team through effective coaching strategies and expect ownership and accountability to achieve throughput and shipping on‑time, in‑full.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $84,200 - $109,400
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Key Responsibilities

• Win the shift by ensuring all aspects of the shift (product, equipment, and processes) adhere to world‑class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Foster a culture of associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all associates.
• Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability.
• Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure they are completed.
• Escalate issues to department leaders as needed.
• Coach associates toward an independent, problem‑solving mentality to consistently achieve world‑class standards.
• Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is on schedule.
• Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift.
• Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members, including cross‑functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership.
• Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost.
• Engage and develop core competencies in associates through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback.
• Achieve all safety goals.
• Deliver safety awareness programs to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries.
• Comply with workplace standards, company policies, and government regulations.
• Lead the team of associates to serve sales by achieving production schedule attainment and KPIs for throughput and shipping on‑time, in‑full.
• Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing downtime, generating productivity initiatives, and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling.
• Utilize tablets and essential applications (SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex, and more) to keep processes running effectively.

Key Behavioral Competencies

Operational Execution: This role requires the ability to think strategically about business needs, set data-based priorities, and build plans with their associates, fellow Team Leaders and their Department Leader to achieve improved business KPIs. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills. They will have the ability to effectively coordinate and manage operational activities, ensuring efficient workflows, clear communication channels, and successful execution of tasks and projects.

Set the Standard: This role has overall responsibility for universal achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices for their team. The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate operational needs. They will possess the ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols. Additionally, they will have the ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety practices. They will also be able to work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment, adapting to various working conditions and environments as required.

Driving Our Culture: Our GB values and culture are what make our company different. It is critical that the Team Leader builds a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership in working with bakery leadership and associates while emphasizing teamwork and collaboration that leads to high‑quality products, high associate engagement, and successful financial results. The ideal candidate will be a team‑oriented person, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals work together toward common goals. They will value and promote teamwork, encouraging open communication and active participation from all team members.

Be a Change Leader: Drive the realization of Operations Excellence efforts across their team. Utilize strong decision‑making skills and flexibility in order to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities, and provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout their team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances. They will embrace new challenges, seek opportunities for growth, and inspire others to embrace change and continuous learning.

Developing Our Talent: While driving accountability for results, be supportive and effective at developing individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution. The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership qualities that inspire and motivate team members. They will be committed to talent development, providing guidance and support to individuals to help them enhance their skills, assume greater responsibilities, and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• HS Diploma/GED required; College Degree (or some college) preferred.
• Proficiency‑level computer skills including MS Office applications.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.