Maintenance Manager, Industrial Bakery Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Salt Lake City. This full-time, plant start-up role offers a rare opportunity to build a maintenance organization entirely from the ground up—including the structure, processes, and the full technical team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this leader will establish a safe, efficient, and high-performing maintenance environment. Because this role is responsible for building the team from scratch, the ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded background in maintenance, an established professional network, and proven leadership experience to recruit, hire, and develop top technical talent.

Key Responsibilities

Build the entire maintenance department from the ground up for a new production facility

Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs

Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics, leveraging an existing network to accelerate team development

Ensure facility compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)

Oversee equipment and facility systems including :

Refrigeration (ammonia and freon)

Electrical and PLC controls

Welding, machining, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Utilize SAP, INTERAL, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word for maintenance planning and reporting

Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships

Lead safety programs and ensure OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Technical & Functional Requirements :

5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment

Well-rounded background across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and automation systems

Experience with maintenance planning systems and inventory control

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and INTERAL

Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley systems is helpful

Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills :

Proven experience building and leading maintenance teams

Must have an established professional network to support building a brand-new maintenance team

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Hands-on, proactive leadership style

Education & Physical Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or degree preferred

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a variety of industrial environments

Willing and able to travel extensively in the first year for training at Bridor’s established facilities

Key Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities

Why Join Us

Unique, high-impact opportunity to build a maintenance organization from the ground up

Direct involvement in a major plant start-up and long-term operational strategy

Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams

Exposure to advanced systems and best practices from multiple Bridor facilities