Maintenance Manager

POSITION: Maintenance Manager

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

LOCATION: Kneads Bakeshop

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

Salary: 90k-110k

Kneads Bakeshop

From humble beginnings, one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. Kneads combines H&S’s history with the new age of artisan craft, creating a one-of-a- kind brand and experience, giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it, touch it, and taste it, to have a full sensory experience. As soon as you walk through the doors, we’re dedicated to you and your “Kneads,” whether that’s a coffee to go, or meeting with colleagues, we are here to provide a space of comfort, a space that can unleash your creativity, and a space where Baltimore becomes a family.

Job Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team and overseeing all building and equipment maintenance for a high-volume bakery and restaurant operation. This position requires an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in food production equipment, facility systems, preventive maintenance planning, and team leadership. The Maintenance Manager ensures equipment is operating safely and efficiently, repairs are completed in a timely manner, and the facility remains in compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

· Supervise, train, direct, and support maintenance staff. Hold maintenance team members accountable to performance standards, safety protocols, and work quality.

· Assign daily work orders and make sure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

· Assist with hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of maintenance personnel.

· Working with the team, this is a hand-on role, not solely administrative.

· Oversee and perform preventative and routine maintenance in bakery, kitchen, café, and facility systems.

· Troubleshoot and repair industrial bakery equipment including Ovens, mixers, sheeters, proofers, refrigeration units, dish machines, and conveyors.

· Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

· Work with controls and automation systems including PLCs, sensors, relays, and temperature control systems.

· Use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or similar maintenance tracking system to:

· Follow and enforce proper lockout/tagout and other OSHA-required safety procedures.

· Maintain and manage spare parts inventory for critical equipment.

· Coordinate external service providers, specialty technicians, and equipment vendors.

· Maintain professional relationships with outside service partners.

Requirements

·5+ years of professional maintenance experience, preferably in a bakery, commercial kitchen, food production, or manufacturing environment.

· Supervisory or management experience is required (leading, directing, and evaluating maintenance staff).

· Experience with controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, temperature controls).

· Experience using work order or maintenance management systems.

· Able to lift to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for long periods.

· Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, or holidays as required.

· Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on the need of the business.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

· Electrical training or industrial electrical coursework

· PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) -Controls Systems Training

· HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Certification

· OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Occupational Safety and Health 10-hour training or 30-hour training.

What’s in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable bene?ts packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, ?exible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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