Manager Distribution Engineering

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Kansas City, MO

11d•$94,300 - $122,600

About The Position

This position provides leadership, management, and technical support for all maintenance activities associated with Distribution Center operations. Responsibilities include the management of an annual capital plan, the administration of a repair and maintenance system and budget, ensuring environmental compliance, and the training and development of management and non-management personnel within the maintenance department. The candidate must be able to travel for meetings, averaging 10%-15%. Knowledge of safety and environmental related concepts including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations is required. Demonstrates strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills and have the ability to use a personal computer. A participative management style that involves and empowers teams and excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. Demonstrated experience building a strong fully functional team is required. Builds a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support for the Company’s culture. Understands, coaches and teaches the principles of Continuous Improvement principles, including lean tools, process capability and operational discipline. Ability to establish a strategic vision and lead through floor communication to generate both short term and long term sustainable results.

Requirements

Five or more years of hands-on management experience in maintenance.
HS Diploma/GED required.
Conceptual knowledge of PLC programming.
Familiar with lean tools or a similar statistical process and control system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Operational background in automated facility preferred.
PLC programming experience preferred, ideal candidate will have PLC programming proficiency.

Responsibilities

Oversees maintenance operations for a Distribution Center facility consisting of hourly and/or salaried associates.
Analyzes and solves technical maintenance issues.
Leads the achievement of a zero-injury workplace by ensuring safe working conditions for associates and compliance with all state and federal regulations on environmental, health and safety issues.
Manages and develops distribution center maintenance programs to ensure minimal downtime.
Ensure associates have the tools, resources and capabilities to succeed and deliver on expectations.
Identifies, implements and manages capital improvement projects.
Recommends and/or implements appropriate training programs to address developmental needs.
Will be familiar with and utilize the CMMS to analyze data, generate reports and implement actions to improve KPIs.
Administers and audits all Maintenance safety control programs.
Administers and audits all Maintenance environmental protection programs.
Develops technical training programs for maintenance technicians.
Develops short and long term planning, objectives, programs and goals and department budget and cost controls.
Ability to develop and maintain optimized interdepartmental relationships.