Bakery Maintenance Engineering Assistant Manager - Military veterans preferred

Are you ‘bread’ for success?

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Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
  • $75,000 - $85,000 annually
• Comprehensive Healthcare includes medical, dental and vision
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Profit Sharing and 401k plan
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Discount on Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support maintenance employees. Includes employee scheduling, assignment of daily work tasks (routine and emergency), performance management, and new hire and ongoing training per company policies and collective bargaining agreement.
• Direct and effectively manage all engineering initiatives, equipment installations, process enhancements, and facility improvements from planning through execution to ensure operational excellence, meeting product specifications, quality standards and cost-effective methods.
• Responsible for executing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to meet quality standards and reduce downtime. This includes inspections and inventory oversight.
• Collaborate with outside contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain and improve facilities and equipment.
• Oversee policies, procedures, protocols and controls that govern operations to produce safe quality food that meets regulatory and company requirements.
• Support and contribute to a safe working environment by following company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices. Includes completing all work in safe manner, promoting accident prevention, and resolving potential hazards timely.
• Provides professional communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Adhere to and follow the Company’s Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years professional experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and 3D CAD skills.
• Experience with Limble preferred.
• Project management experience which includes multiple project plans, with solid project and time-management skills.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Critical Skills and Expertise

• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, division and department heads, and third-party vendors.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance. instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot under stressful conditions.

Travel: Given the nature of this position, this individual may need to travel to other facilities occasionally