Maintenance Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Topeka, KS

12h

About The Position

Maintenance Team Leaders play an important role in helping BBU bake with world-class practices, win as one team, and grow our people. They embrace the consumer by producing high-quality products and ensure operational capabilities by supporting their team in executing the Operations Excellence Playbook. Our Maintenance Team Leaders empower and involve their teams to achieve key performance metrics and win the shift. They create a compelling culture by engaging and developing their team through effective coaching strategies and expect ownership and accountability to achieve Thruput and Shipping on-time, in-full. Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world with more than 20,000 associates nationwide, producing brands like Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread, Thomas’® English muffins or bagels, and Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cakes or donuts. The company provides a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows associates to be their authentic selves.

Requirements

3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
HS Diploma/GED required
Proficiency-level computer skills including MS Office applications
Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to think strategically about business needs, set data-based priorities, and build plans with their associates, fellow Team Leaders and their Department Leader to achieve improved business KPIs
Strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to effectively coordinate and manage operational activities, ensuring efficient workflows, clear communication channels, and successful execution of tasks and projects
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate operational needs
Ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols
Ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment
Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment
Team-oriented person, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment
Strong decision-making skills and flexibility in order to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances
Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate team members
Commitment to talent development, providing guidance and support to individuals to help them enhance their skills, assume greater responsibilities, and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization

Nice To Haves

College Degree (or some college)

Responsibilities

Win the shift by ensuring that that all aspects of the shift, such as product, equipment, and processes, adhere to world-class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety
Foster a culture of Associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all Associates
Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability
Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure it was completed. Escalate issues to department leaders, as needed
Coach Associates towards an independent, problem-solving mentality to consistently achieve world-class standards
Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule
Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift
Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members to solve issues, including cross-functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership
Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost
Engage and develop core competencies in Associates through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback
Achieve all safety goals. Deliver safety awareness programs to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries. Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations
Lead the team of associates to serve sales by achieving production schedule attainment, KPIs for thruput and shipping on time, in full
Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing downtime, generating productivity initiatives and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling
Utilize tablets and essential applications within the tablets, such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex, and more, to keep processes running effectively.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves
Salary Range: $72,500- $94,200
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match

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