Director of Maintenance

Key Priorities
Drive equipment reliability and up time across all production and utility systems.
Establish a world-class preventive and predictive maintenance culture.
Lead maintenance teams with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support long-term automation and plant growth strategies.
Ensure compliance with food safety, electrical safety, and machine safety standards.
Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
Plan, manage, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Direct and coordinate all corrective maintenance activities across production and facility systems.
Establish and lead structured root cause analysis (RCA) processes to eliminate repeat failures.
Develop, track, and analyze maintenance KPIs related to downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM effectiveness.

Technical & Equipment Oversight
Provide technical leadership for bakery production equipment.
Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and reliability of compressed air, steam, water, and other critical utilities.
Oversee maintenance and performance of robotic systems and automated production lines, including pick-and-place robots, automated packaging, and material handling systems.
Develop and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for the entire facility, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment life.
Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all equipment.
Projects & Capital Execution
Plan and manage construction-related maintenance projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.
Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Support commissioning, start-up, and validation of new equipment and production lines.
People Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance leadership and technician teams.
Lead training and skill development initiatives for maintenance technicians across all production and facility equipment systems.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the maintenance organization.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering and Quality Teams
Qualifications Required
Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 10 15 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing (preferred), pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Minimum 5 7 years in a maintenance leadership or management role.
Strong technical knowledge of bakery or food manufacturing equipment and utilities.
Proven track record of implementing and improving maintenance and reliability practices.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environments.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High work ethic, flexibility, and ability to multitask effectively.