Job Description

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

04105A - Lead, Maintenance Mechanic
The Lead Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in supporting the Maintenance Supervisor by coordinating daily maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading maintenance team members to achieve operational, safety, quality, and production goals. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to support efficient plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform all duties associated with the Maintenance Mechanic role while providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to maintenance team members.
• Assist in organizing and prioritizing maintenance activities to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Reassign work and provide coverage during employee absences, breaks, or staffing shortages as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and perform repairs to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in training, coaching, and cross-training maintenance personnel.
• Serve as a point of contact for team members in the absence of the supervisor and communicate operational concerns to management.
• Document workplace incidents, injuries, equipment issues, and policy violations for supervisory review and follow-up.
• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals while adhering to Hazard Communication requirements and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines.
• Promote and maintain compliance with all safety policies, GMPs, sanitation standards, food safety requirements, and quality management systems.
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Production Manager
Leadership Responsibilities:
This position provides indirect leadership and guidance to production and sanitation personnel while supporting the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating daily operations.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with employee training and development
• Coordinating and assigning work activities
• Supporting operational planning and workflow efficiency
• Addressing employee concerns and escalating issues when appropriate
• Promoting a positive, safe, and productive work environment

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.
BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.