Maintenance Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Kent, WA

10d•$88,800 - $115,500

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor, described in the posting as a Maintenance Team Leader, leads associates to meet production and operational goals in a bakery environment. The role supports high-quality products and safe, efficient operations by implementing the Operations Excellence Playbook and E5 Leadership Behaviors. The supervisor sets shift priorities, coordinates work across departments, develops associates through coaching and training, and holds the team accountable for key performance measures covering people, quality, safety, service, and cost. The position includes responsibility for safety awareness and compliance, production schedule attainment, throughput, and on-time, in-full shipping. The supervisor works to reduce waste and downtime, improve productivity, and oversee appropriate staff scheduling. The role uses tablets and applications including SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex. The posting notes that work may involve weekends and holidays, varied shifts including nights, working off ground level with proper safety equipment, and working in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Requirements

4–6 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency-level computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to meet operational needs.
Ability to read English and accurately follow written procedures.
Ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment.
Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
Strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to coordinate operational activities, manage workflows, and set data-based priorities.
Strong decision-making skills and flexibility to support operational initiatives and process improvements.
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in the food industry.
A college degree or some college.

Responsibilities

Ensure products, equipment, and processes meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards during the shift.
Foster associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering associates, and promote the company’s E5 Leadership Behaviors.
Identify issues, assign actions, follow up on completion, and escalate issues to department leaders when needed.
Coach associates to develop independent problem-solving skills and consistently achieve operational standards.
Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and keep production on schedule.
Prepare priorities for the upcoming shift and communicate important matters to cross-functional partners, incoming shift leaders, and department leadership.
Deliver key performance indicators for people, quality, safety, service, and cost.
Onboard, train, coach, and provide consistent performance feedback to develop associate competencies.
Achieve safety goals, deliver safety awareness programs, and comply with workplace standards, company policies, and government regulations.
Lead associates to meet production schedule attainment, throughput targets, and on-time, in-full shipping goals.
Improve cost efficiency by reducing waste and downtime, generating productivity initiatives, and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling.
Use tablets and applications such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex to support operations.
Build a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, teamwork, and collaboration.
Drive operational initiatives and process improvements, and support associates in adapting to change and taking on greater responsibility.