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Hungry for a career thats as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we dont just bake breads, cookies, and cakes we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. Were looking for hardworking people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do whether thats on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best allaround bakery solution. If youre ready to grow with us, wed love to hear from you. Why Youll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries Culture Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus companypaid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs. WorkLife Balance Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most. Financial Security Competitive retirement plans, plus short and longterm disability coverage for peace of mind. Growth & Development Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries learning and development programs. Flexibility & Support HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses. Recognition & Rewards Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions. About The Role We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Ancaster bakery. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance function with a focus on improving equipment reliability, optimizing production performance, and supporting operational excellence. This role oversees all maintenance and repair activities for bakery equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement in preventative maintenance and equipment uptime. Compensation Salary Range: $110,000 $150,000 Core Accountabilities (What Youll Be Doing) Maintenance Leadership & Planning Lead and coordinate daily activities of maintenance staff to maximize equipment uptime and minimize overtime. Assign maintenance, repair, and renovation work; obtain bids and manage work performed by external contractors. Monitor and inspect contracted work to ensure compliance with specifications, timelines, and quality expectations. Ensure reliable weekly startup of all production areas and respond promptly to equipment issues. Estimate labor requirements and allocate resources appropriately. Interpret maintenance specifications, technical documents, and job orders for the team. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Recommend and implement improvements to equipment performance, production methods, and product quality. Conduct rootcause analyses and implement solutions to prevent issue recurrence. Enhance changeover efficiency and reduce downtime. Lead continuous improvement of preventative and predictive maintenance programs. People Management Hire, train, and develop maintenance team members. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback. Support promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy. Budgeting & Procurement Develop, manage, and report on the annual maintenance budget. Purchase maintenance supplies, parts, tools, and facilityrelated items responsibly and within budget. Other Duties Support QCDSP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, People) initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring To The Table) Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. Demonstrated persistence, followthrough, and results orientation. Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced manufacturing environment. Knowledge of OSHA and relevant regulatory requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Understanding of GMPs and HACCP principles. College diploma, technical certification, or university degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients For Success) 57 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food production. Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr