Chief Bakery Engineer- 6th Ave.

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Franz Family Bakery, established in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest, has grown into one of the nation's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked goods, marketed under numerous premium labels, all crafted with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 team members and distribute our products across Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Elevate your career and join our dynamic team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Wages - $115k-125k DOE
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare - Full medical, dental, and vision with 100% PREMIUMS PAID FOR EMPLOYEE, SPOUSE, AND CHILDREN
• Up to 15% toward Retirement Plan (Company contributes 12% to Profit Sharing Plan and 3% toward 401k)

We are seeking a Chief Engineer to join our dedicated and fast-paced team. The Chief Engineer is responsible for overall budgeting, team management, safety, and overseeing business processes within the Franz Bakery organization. This role requires interaction with all internal departments, third-party vendors, and customers to whom engineering and manufacturing equipment maintenance services are provided.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership, decision-making, project execution, and effective communication skills.
• Plans, directs, and leads the maintenance team in preventative and predictive equipment maintenance activities.
• Leads people and business processes to meet business objectives.
• Provides technical support to maintenance team members and performs equipment inspections to ensure standards are maintained.
• Champions safety throughout the facility.
• Manages and justifies all budget and resource allocation decisions to senior management.
• Identifies and schedules project deliverables and required tasks.
• Consults with staff to ensure routines and controls keep the organization operating safely and effectively.
• Sets department goals and objectives.
• Confronts issues openly, professionally, and timely.
• Attends and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff and management.
• Manages capital projects, including handling vendors and contractors, installation, and commissioning.
• Excellent conflict management skills and the ability to partner with other departments and organizations to be successful and resolve issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED required; BS/BA degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in managing maintenance teams in a large manufacturing facility.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and experience in CMMS and CAD is a plus.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• Experience or training in leading continuous improvement is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project plans, with solid project and time-management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong employee relationship, coaching, and training skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or as needed.