Head Engineer

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

As the Chief Engineer, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the maintenance department including, but not limited to, maintaining equipment, maintaining building and grounds, parts purchasing and inventory, maintenance budgets, capital project management, mechanic training and development, maintenance hiring, work scheduling and follow up inspections, predictive and preventative maintenance program management, and interdepartmental director of engineering. Chief Engineers report directly to the plant manager and indirectly to the corporate communications.

In this role, you will:

• Follow up on preventative maintenance, work orders, and emergency repairs to
• ensure they are being done correctly.
• Work closely with production to make sure their needs are met.
• Work with sanitation to make sure scheduled shutdowns are effective for both departments.
• Schedule and plan for work to be done during normal shutdowns.
• Organize and maintain a proper parts inventory as well as oversee all maintenance purchasing and contractors.
• Be responsible for hiring maintenance mechanics.
• Work with maintenance personnel individually to help them improve and grow in their careers.
• Facilitate training programs for all maintenance employees.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Manage food safety requirements as they pertain to maintenance.
• Manage and follow up on all safety programs and related training.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, primarily hands-on position.
• Participate in staff meetings, operations shift meetings, as well as safety and food safety meetings and inspections may be required.
• Available to work on call during off hours for trouble shooting from remote and on-site as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience working in the food industry, preferably in baking.
• Experience with Mixers, Dough Handling Equipment, Ovens, Cooling Systems, Packaging Equipment and Refrigeration Systems. Conveyor Systems. HVAC Systems and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software and Diagnostic Tools.
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Willing and available to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
• Ability to use arms, hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools or controls.
• Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors and fumes.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods using office equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What’s in it for you?

At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.

Offer Determination Guidelines:

The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the position, a member of our HR team will reach out to you directly.