Industrial Maintenance Manager

Flowers Foods•Lewiston, ME

21d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Engineering Manager is responsible for optimizing efficiency through project planning, program management, and succession planning while supporting uninterrupted production and adhering to company maintenance standards. The role works closely with plant leaders and requires competency in plant safety, legal and labor compliance, and food quality standards. The manager draws on company and external resources to develop solutions to issues affecting plant efficiency, production, and departmental morale, and supports the professional development and technical expertise of industrial maintenance department employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Possess or attain any licenses required by applicable regulatory agencies for work involving boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is desired.
At least 5 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in industrial operations or a related field.
Strong knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and employee development.
Knowledge of industrial machinery and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Manage superintendents and small-scale maintenance project and down-day planning.
Manage the capital expenditure (CapEx) program and annual Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) planning and forecasting, while teaching the superintendent.
Manage employee development and succession planning.
Use SAP to review and approve breakdown reports, overtime reports, and purchase orders; conduct root cause analysis of inventory variances.
Review spare-parts stock levels.
Attend plant operations meetings.
Attend vendor meetings and coordinate planning.
Oversee financial review and reporting, including monitoring and reporting maintenance spending on Profit & Loss reports.
Conduct floor walks with the superintendent to verify department work.
Manage equipment trends, including parts usage, breakdown frequencies, and top cost contributors.
Conduct critical equipment inspection work verification.
Assess and modify the preventive maintenance program based on trends, plant needs, and changes.
Demonstrate innovative, critical, and strategic thinking.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including those covering equal employment opportunity, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Perform other duties considered integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and complying with attendance policies and other operating rules and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by applicable municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.