Director of Maintenance

Role Summary The Director of Maintenance is responsible for providing strategic and hands-on leadership for all maintenance, reliability, and automation operations within the bakery facility. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, utilities, and automated systems supporting 24/7 manufacturing. Success is demonstrated through measurable improvements in equipment reliability, repair efficiency, cost control, and safety, tracked through key metrics including uptime. This role also develops and implements structured training programs to strengthen technician skills in troubleshooting, automation, controls, and reliability best practices. The Director of Maintenance leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages breakdown response, oversees maintenance systems and inventory, and supports capital projects, construction, and equipment installations. This position requires strong technical expertise, disciplined leadership, and a proactive reliability mindset. 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. Primary Responsibilities 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. 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.
• Train and upskill maintenance technicians in automation, robotics, and controls troubleshooting .
• 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 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.

Benefits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Retirement plan Vision insurance What We Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Great teamwork environment. Being part of an exciting time for our company. Pastries and coffee daily. This job description should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities related to your position. Your position will necessitate performing duties and tasks that are not outlined herein. International Delights LLC. makes no guarantees as to the nature and scope of the work performed by this position. International Delights LLC. retains the right to change an employee's position or job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability.

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person