Senior Maintenance Manager

Steven Charles; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dessert manufacturing industry is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at their Aurora facility. This role involves managing a maintenance team, ensuring equipment reliability, and implementing strategies to improve performance and safety compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in a technical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership in a technical manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience working with CMMS systems.
• General knowledge of USDA, SQF, BRC, GMP, and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the maintenance team.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Manage the maintenance budget and allocate resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments! We have an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.

We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Manager to oversee our nearly 400,000 sq. ft. Aurora, CO manufacturing facility which operates 24/6. This role includes managing the maintenance team, ensuring equipment reliability, and implementing maintenance strategies to support production goals. The Senior Maintenance Manager will also focus on leadership competencies to address recurring challenges and improve team performance.

The hired candidate can expect to make between $130,000 to $140,000 annually. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

The Day-to-Day

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor the maintenance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members.
  • Drives accountability for maintaining work standards, GMPs, 5S and WO Processes.
• Maintenance Operations:
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure equipment Reliability to deliver MTTR and MTBF plant deliverables.
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Budget and Resource Management:
  • Manage the maintenance budget and allocate resources effectively.
  • Ensure cost-effective maintenance solutions while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Promote a culture of safety within the maintenance team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in maintenance technology.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 10+ years of leadership in a technical manufacturing environment, including manual to automated operations
• 5+ years of Working with CMMS systems.
• General knowledge of USDA, SQF, BRC, GMP, and HACCP, sanitation, quality, and safety programs required.
• Experience leading a team in successful continuous improvement
• Experience Leading TPM implementation and/or AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Preventative Maintenance) implementations
• Proven track record of leadership experience with ability to manage 3-8 direct reports with a total department of 35+ employees
• Ability to influence plant leadership and drive cultural change with regard to Safety, Food Quality and Reliability
• CMRP Certification

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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