Nature's Bakery · 20 hours ago
Maintenance Manager
Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNature's Bakery is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and repair operations within their facility. This role involves managing a diverse team to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency while driving a proactive maintenance culture.
Health CareNutritionSnack Food
Responsibilities
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing maintenance organization
Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback
Build a culture grounded in safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance plan for equipment and facility assets
Partner closely with Operations to minimize production disruption
Prioritize work based on risk, criticality, and available resources
Utilize our CMMS (Maintenance Connection) to plan, schedule, and track work
Drive preventive maintenance strategies that reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life
Partner cross-functionally to refine PM frequencies and task effectiveness
Support predictive maintenance efforts using data, inspections, and condition-based tools
Lead effective responses to equipment failures, ensuring timely and cost-effective repairs
Guide troubleshooting efforts across process lines, automation, and controls
Oversee vendor relationships, parts sourcing, and repair quality
Plan and manage equipment rebuilds, line shutdowns, and major maintenance events
Support capital improvement projects from scoping through execution
Balance short-term reliability needs with long-term asset strategy
Own the maintenance budget, forecasting expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Prepare and manage capital expenditure requests
Use CMMS data to track asset costs, downtime, and reliability trends
Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, plant engineering, or industrial operations (CPG strongly preferred)
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong understanding of maintenance best practices and reliability principles
Experience leveraging CMMS platforms to drive planning, execution, and continuous improvement
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to maintenance emergencies when needed
Working knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements
Preferred
Exposure to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including tools such as CMMS analytics, vibration analysis, thermography, or similar condition-based techniques
Comfort guiding teams through troubleshooting of process lines, automation, and controls, even if not hands-on daily
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and project work
Experience planning or managing equipment rebuilds, major shutdowns, and capital improvement projects
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
Paid vacation
Paid time off
Holiday pay (11 days)
Paid short-term disability
Paid life insurance
Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
Wellness Benefits and Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Nature's Bakery
Nature's Bakery is an on-the-go snack foods brand that supports health conscious living and active lifestyles.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Lauren Spear
CEO and General Manager
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