Lead, Bakery-Maintenance - 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role We are seeking a Maintenance Lead to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Maintenance Lead, you will coordinate the activities of the maintenance crew during your shift in the absence of the Shift Maintenance Supervisor. This role involves executing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring efficient use of labor and materials to maintain company facilities and equipment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
- 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance software preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Licenses or certifications as required by local, county, state, or federal agencies.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as an active member of the shift team.
- Maintain detailed records of repairs, rebuilds, and line inspections.
- Manage contractor work as required and assigned.
- Communicate performance standards and expectations to the team.
- Coordinate and monitor work orders and projects across shifts using CMMS.
- Conduct root cause analysis of mechanical downtime and recommend improvements.
- Maintain plant facilities and grounds in compliance with regulations and company standards.
- Stay current on manufacturing technologies and engineering concepts to improve plant performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned while ensuring quality, legality, and safety standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- holidays
- Competitive retirement plans
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
