What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor position at Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC?
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Bimbo QSR
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Job Overview:
Experienced and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team in ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of bakery equipment and plant systems. This role is ideal for a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for mentoring others, driving improvement projects, and maintaining a culture of safety and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate the schedule and daily activities of maintenance technicians, mechanics, and leads.
- Provide coaching, training, and support to develop individual and team capabilities.
- Assign and monitor work orders, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
- Facilitate effective communication between shifts and departments to maintain continuous operations.
- Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and team meetings as needed.
Operations & Equipment Management
- Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance for all bakery production equipment and utilities, including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Monitor and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, electrical, PLC, and control systems.
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities are aligned with safety, quality, and production goals.
- Support continuous improvement efforts, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce adherence to all company and OSHA safety standards, GMPs, and PPE requirements.
- Lead and participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and the maintenance shop are safely maintained and organized.
CMMS & Inventory Control
- Oversee the effective use of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for scheduling, logging, and tracking maintenance tasks.
- Manage spare parts inventory, ordering processes, and ensure accurate usage tracking.
- Support data-driven decisions through accurate documentation and reporting of maintenance activities.
Project Coordination
- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate resources for projects and unplanned downtime responses.
- Collaborate with production, sanitation, and quality teams to align maintenance with operational priorities.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions that reduce downtime and increase reliability.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
- 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or bakery environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems, equipment schematics, and technical manuals.
- Familiarity with food manufacturing safety standards (GMPs, OSHA).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work varied shifts, weekends, or emergencies as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with bakery production equipment and utility systems.
- Proficiency in welding, fabrication, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
Salary : $89,316 - $102,713