Job Description
Job Description
Who is Cafe Bakery
Since 1987, the team at Cafe Valley has produced muffins, Bundt cakes, ring cakes, turnovers, and croissants for our customers throughout the United States and across the world. Our products are made with high-quality ingredients and crafted with care. We strive to maintain a positive work environment and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Who You Are
The Maintenance Manager supports Cafe Valley by directing, planning, controlling and monitoring all aspects of the maintenance department. Key functions include, driving toward excellence in equipment health in order to service our customers and reduce operating expenses. The position will also Maintain exacting standards in food safety, and employee Health and Safety and meet the maintenance department’s budget. It will also manage Continuous improvement activities within the Maintenance department and leverage modern manufacturing principles and tools including One Point Lessons, Break Down Elimination, tool management and other Progressive Maintenance concepts. The position will also drive Maintenance Technician training at all levels.
What You Will Get
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with generous match
- Benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and other supplemental coverages
Responsibilities What You Will Do
Lead the Maintenance Team in achieving company goals and objectives through day-to-day coordination of all the Maintenance department’s functionsLead department safety programs and initiatives. Ensures that the Maintenance Department / Bakery stays in compliance with occupational safety and health regulations (e.g., LOTO program). Responsible for maintaining OSHA required training completion in the Maintenance DepartmentDirectly supports all Plant Safety initiatives by seeking input from key leaders and ensuring that Maintenance department Action Plans are completed in a timely mannerManage the Vendor visit policies and programs to ensure that all Vendors comply with our Safety and GMP criteriaEnsure that the Maintenance Team complies with all Food Safety requirements established by our SOPs, SQF, GFSI, and BRCManage our Environmental programs and any third-party vendors that support our Ammonia and Wastewater systems with the help of our corporate consultantDrive modern Progressive maintenance programs such as predictive maintenance and Break-Down-Elimination (BDE), Parts Management systems, Mean-time-between failure analysis, root cause analysis, etc.Work with the engineering and maintenance staff to resolve difficult equipment issuesPlay a key Leadership role in appropriate Continuous Improvement (CI) ActivitiesEnsure that Maintenance staffing levels are adequate by working with and adhering to HR team protocols. Ensures that the Technician skill levels are systematically assessed and improved uponPrepare and manage the department budget. Communicates frequently on budget needs and shortfallsResponsible for Technician shift scheduling to ensure appropriate maintenance coverageReview job orders to determine work priorities. Ensures that any repairs are scheduled efficientlyCoordinate activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing productsDirect maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operationsLead and direct Inspections of production equipment for conformance with operational standards or industry standards and involves OEM’s when necessaryEnsure that the requisitioning of tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and maintains inventory levels to meet the daily demands of the business but minimizing wasteTroubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC controlled, high speed production equipment for a safe and productive work environmentUtilize computerized maintenance systems accurately and thoroughly document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance performed throughout the course of the dayMonitor and ensure that our work order system operates effectively (ensure safety, food safety and other operational work orders are addressed promptly)Develop and implement improvements and changes in the work instructions, job descriptions and training needsKeep employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancementMust be able to keep administrative paperwork current regarding schedules, inspections, inventories, and management reportsWork off shifts and weekends as neededPerform all other duties as assignedRequired Skills What You Need to Be Successful
Post-Secondary Degree in a technical course of study or equivalent experience5 years industrial maintenance management experienceKnowledge and experience using Microsoft Office suite including ExcelPLC troubleshooting and programmingBilingual (English / Spanish), preferredCafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
