What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Aspire Bakeries?
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
We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Hazleton, PA bakery. As a Maintenance Manager, you will be accountable for driving equipment reliability, asset performance, and maintenance excellence across production and facility operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)
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.
We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Hazleton, PA bakery. As a Maintenance Manager, you will be accountable for driving equipment reliability, asset performance, and maintenance excellence across production and facility operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)
- Lead and develop the Maintenance Department across production, facilities, planning, and parts operations
- Establish and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset reliability and uptime
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and OEE performance
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory and company standards
- Manage maintenance budgets, capital projects, and contractor performance to deliver cost‑effective results
- Partner with Operations, EHSS, and Scheduling teams to support production objectives and safety goals
- Track, analyze, and report maintenance KPIs to improve performance and decision‑making
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience as a Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and walk/stand for extended periods as required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
- Experience implementing SAP maintenance systems, TPM, or asset reliability programs
- CMRP certification
- Experience managing capital projects in a food or bakery manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills