Corporate Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, process stability, and cost effectiveness
• Oversee accurate, consistent CMMS usage and maintenance documentation across all sites
• Provide advanced technical troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term engineering solutions for recurring equipment failures
• Deliver both strategic direction and hands-on technical support when critical issues arise
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, budgeting, vendor selection, installation, and validation
• Ensure capital projects meet schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, GMP, food safety, and sanitary design standards
• Develop and manage standardized vendor qualification, sourcing, and performance management frameworks
• Drive supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing initiatives across the enterprise
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM compliance, emergency work, and food safety impact
• Partner closely with General Managers and site Maintenance Leads to align maintenance priorities, production schedules, and reliability goals
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Safety to plan maintenance windows with minimal operational impact
• Contribute to annual budgeting, cost forecasting, and long-term capital planning for all bakery locations
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and internal quality systems

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or other regulated environments
• 3+ years in a leadership, multi-site, or corporate maintenance role
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive results across multiple sites
• Hands-on technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems
• Capital project leadership experience and contractor oversight
• CMMS proficiency and strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel and provide after-hours or weekend support

Preferred Qualifications

• Bakery or high-speed food production experience
• Familiarity with PLCs and automated production systems
• Experience with Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or reliability-centered maintenance
• Experience with sanitary builds, equipment installation, or modifications to support food safety and operational compliance
• PMP or other project management certification