Come join our MAINTENANCE TEAM in Petaluma!
RUSTIC BAKERY has been making and serving organic handmade baked goods since 2005. We operate five popular cafes in Marin and have a wholesale production division making flatbread crackers, cookies and crisps in Petaluma with products sold nationally throughout the US. We strive for locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality when making our products and the same goes for our people. We're looking for individuals with a love of artisan products, who want to bring their very best and be part of a fresh baked, locally sourced, fast rising company.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay
Health and Dental insurance
Employee discounts
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds
TO APPLY
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https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/aa48daa3-c5e5-4495-9d32-a6562cbefc56/Rustic-Bakery-Inc
POSITION SUMMARY
This position leads and coordinates maintenance operations within a high-volume commercial bakery facility. This requires directing and supervising daily equipment maintenance including troubleshooting breakdowns, implementing preventative maintenance schedules, and developing a capable, safety-focused maintenance team on multiple shifts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Support maintenance mechanics across all shifts to ensure 100% production uptime.
-Oversee maintenance activities for all bakery equipment including proofers, ovens, dividers, mixers, coolers, and packaging lines.
-Coordinate and optimize the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
-Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, track equipment history, and control parts inventory.
-Quickly diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control issues, including PLC-related faults in high-speed bakery systems.
-Ensure maintenance work is performed safely and complies with food safety standards such as GMP, SQF, and HACCP.
-Collaborate with production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams to prioritize and resolve maintenance issues.
-Direct, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff to ensure skill development and consistent work quality. Manage all personnel issues and labor costs.
-Maintain critical spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for timely restocking.
-Lead maintenance support during bakery product changeovers and equipment installations.
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
-Communicates in both verbal and written formats effectively and accurately. Fully bilingual preferred (Spanish & English).
-Proficient in computer applications for both production and administrative duties.
-Ability to use a calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to accurately record results.
-Takes direction and follows instruction with attention to detail.
-Operates with a high-level of integrity, transparency, dependability and reliability.· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.· Must be a self-starter, work with minimal supervision and work well with staff at all levels.· Able to work under deadlines and handle multiple detail-oriented tasks.
-Embrace and support the Company's culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism.
-Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
-Ability to work flexible hours over multiple shifts including weekends or holidays as needed.
-Strong understanding of bakery-specific equipment and operations (e.g., dough systems, proofers, tunnel ovens, baggers).
-Skilled in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems troubleshooting and repair.
-Ability to weld, (TIG or MIG), a plus.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS·
High School Diploma or GED required; Technical certification or degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment.
2+ years of experience supervising or leading maintenance teams in a multi-shift operation.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as Fiix, eMaint, MP2, or similar.
TO APPLY
Click the following link:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/aa48daa3-c5e5-4495-9d32-a6562cbefc56/Rustic-Bakery-Inc
RUSTIC BAKERY invites people of all backgrounds and interests to join our team. We strive for a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunities for all.