Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and empower teams in optimizing performance. The role involves managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic food processing environment. Join a company dedicated to innovation and employee growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Paid parental leave

Competitive 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Experience working in a maintenance department in an automated food processing plant.
• Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Responsibilities

• Generates Maintenance shift schedule based on team meetings and work orders.
• Maintains detailed records of completed repairs and inspections.
• Trains and mentors direct reports to optimize performance.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment set-up

Ability to read instructions

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Preventative maintenance software

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you will champion a culture of empowerment and learning, guiding teams to optimize performance through coaching, communication, and development opportunities. We seek an insightful strategist who can assess needs, implement improvements, and sustain engagement across diverse groups.

Responsibilities:

• Meets with appropriate departments involved with weekly production schedules. Generates Maintenance shift schedule based on team meetings, line inspections, preventive maintenance (PM) requirements, work orders, and available resources.
• Manages contractor work as required and as assigned.
• Maintains detailed records of completed repairs, rebuilds, and line inspections.
• Assesses, trains, mentors, and motivates direct reports, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
• Communicates performance standards and expectations to employees, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
• Coordinates, monitors, and utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Performs root cause analysis of machine downtime and recommends changes.
• Utilizes the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress against objectives.
• Conducts PM and work order audits.
• Trains subordinates as needed in CMMS.
• Coordinates major maintenance and capital projects as they occur across shifts.
• Maintains plant facilities and grounds in accordance with relevant regulations, company and regulatory standards, and fiscal considerations.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety.
• Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies systems and engineering concepts to continually improve plant performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.
• Ability to read instructions, maintenance manuals, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions to complete machine rebuilds and repairs. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance software is preferred.

Shift:US - 3rd Shift

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:
We value your hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.