Maintenance Manager, Bakery

Aspire Bakeries • Stockton, CA

6d • $115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Stockton bakery. The role leads the maintenance function to ensure optimal equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support the safe, efficient production of high-quality bakery products. The manager leads and develops the maintenance team, oversees maintenance operations and programs, manages capital projects and the department budget, and ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of maintenance experience in bakery or food manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams, including supervisors and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and maintenance or ERP systems such as SAP, Dayforce, and inventory systems.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, technical documentation, and maintenance records.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and meet physical demands including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale bakery or high-speed food manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in root cause analysis methodologies such as 5-Why.
• Experience managing capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Aspire Integrated Management Systems (AIMS) or similar quality systems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with Production and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, supporting high performance, accountability, and continuous skill development.
• Oversee maintenance operations to keep facility and production equipment safe, reliable, and operational.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Manage capital projects to support timely, cost-effective execution aligned with operational goals.
• Oversee the department budget and control expenditures while supporting cost-efficient decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, HAZMAT, and AQMD.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Learning and development programs.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Performance incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager