About this role
FOOD PROCESSING MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.
Location
- Chicago Food Factory: 2136 S. Peoria St., Chicago, Illinois, 60608
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager will oversee the maintenance and engineering functions within a dynamic food manufacturing facility. This role is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all machinery and equipment, as well as driving process improvements and innovation to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Maintenance & Equipment Management:
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Utilize data-driven approaches and lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
Project Management:
- Oversee engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, process enhancements, and new installations.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration.
Innovation & Technology:
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies to improve manufacturing processes and product development.
- Lead initiatives to develop new products and improve existing ones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and maintenance, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong project management skills with experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and innovation.
- Knowledge of food safety standards.
- Understanding of chilled food environments and related maintenance considerations.
Why you should join our team:
- Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
- Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
- Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
- Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
- Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.
For more information about Bento and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Maintenance Manager, Facility Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Industrial Supervisor, Facilities Supervisor, Equipment Supervisor, Mechanical Manager.
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About Bento Nouveau Inc
Bento Sushi is North America’s second-largest sushi brand providing the highest quality packaged sushi and ready-to-heat/made-to-order Asian food. We are a multi-channel business providing exclusive and unique relationships with our partners and in turn creating the perfect menu for our customers.
We operate in a variety of business channels providing made fresh products prepared and packaged for grab & go meal solutions.
Grocery
University & Colleges
Hospitals
Airports
Shopping Malls & Food Courts
Our Brand Portfolio:
Bento Sushi – Sushi products and hot Asian foods made fresh, on-site daily by Bento chefs.
Bento Express – Extended shelf-life products manufactured at one of our commissary factories. Perfect for grocery and convenience partners providing high quality sushi products as part of their deli offerings. This line does not contain raw fish.
Bento At Home – Proprietary products to complement our core product offering with a variety of products.
Bento Sushi est la deuxième plus grande marque de sushis en Amérique du Nord, qui offre des sushis emballés de la plus haute qualité et des plats asiatiques prêts à chauffer / préparés sur commande. Nous sommes une entreprise multicanal qui fournit des relations uniques avec nos partenaires et crée à son tour le menu parfait pour chaque client.
Nous opérons dans une variété de canaux commerciaux en fournissant des produits frais préparés et emballés pour des solutions de repas à emporter. Épicerie Universités & Collèges
Hôpitaux
Aéroports
Centres Commerciaux
Aires de Restauration
Notre Portefeuille de Marques:
Bento Sushi - Produits de sushi et plats asiatiques chauds préparés chauqe jour sur place par des chefs Bento.
Bento Express - Produits à durée de conservation prolongée qui sont fabriqués dans l'une de nos usines de commissariat.
Parfait pour les épiceries et les dépanneurs qui proposent des sushis de haute qualité dans le cadre de leurs offres de charcuterie.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Manager will oversee maintenance and engineering functions to ensure optimal performance and safety of machinery in a food manufacturing facility. This role also involves driving process improvements and managing engineering projects.
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