Manager, Bakery-Maintenance

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t 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.

We’re looking for hard‑working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do – whether that’s 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 all‑around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll 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 company‑paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work‑Life 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 long‑term 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 You’ll 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 root‑cause 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 facility‑related 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, follow‑through, and results orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced 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)

• 5–7 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.