Bakery Facilities & Equipment Technician - DC Bakery

Our Bakery Facilities and Equipment Technician helps our team provide comfort and joy, and care for and nurture life by owning primary responsibility for all installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment and facility in support of the Bakery. This includes but is not limited to planning, directing, and overseeing maintenance, building operations, services and compliance with all Tatte policies as well as local and government regulations. The Facilities and Equipment Technician also supports the Bakery leadership team on initiatives concerning the maintenance of all equipment for team member safety, food safety and sanitation, as well as new deployments and company initiatives. A successful Facilities and Equipment Technician assists with coaching and counsel of all employees on good facilities and operating procedures.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Maintains safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards (Tatte, Local, State and Federal) of the entire premises, including sharing the responsibility of local and federal food inspections along with the Department of Transportation guidelines
• Ensures food safety procedures are adhered to when repairing, replacing, installing equipment
• Applies preventive maintenance throughout the bakery, including coordinating with outside vendors as needed
• Follows and ensures compliance with all GMP, Food Safety and Safety practices, policies, and requirements.
• Maintains strong and effective relationships with all bakery managers
• Oversees all outside contractors on the timely completion of necessary maintenance work, projects and repairs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs facility machinery as needed
• Writes and maintains standards operating procedure (SOPs)
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs/schedules for all major equipment and storage systems taking into consideration the useful lifespan of equipment and replacement timelines to ensure minimal downtime.
• Promotes, models, and maintains Tatte culture and ensures all Tatte Polices are adhered to
• Actively participates in management meetings to ensure effective and accurate communication of all relevant product and operational information
• In conjunction with the GM, monitors bakery facility, capabilities, and equipment capacity to ensure the Bakery can meet market needs while supporting profitable growth
• In conjunction with the Bakery leadership team, has shared responsibility of the Bakery P&L and assists in discovery and timely action of resolution when variances occur
• Maintains understanding of and follows crisis management procedures
• Other duties, as assigned

Working Conditions / Essential Functions

• Able to stand for 8 hours per shift/day (normally 5-days a week for an average workweek of 40 hours)
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, manipulate and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, including holidays and weekends

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive experience and responsibility in maintenance or food manufacturing plant
• Troubleshoot and routine maintenance of manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience or willing to learn how to repair and maintain bakery production equipment

Other Preferred Skills

• Experience with implementing and maintaining quality systems and programs
• Exposure to and experience with GMPs, understand HAACP programs, FDA guidelines, OSHA standards, and Food Safety and Plant Safety Programs.
• Familiar with Bakery Equipment; Proofer/Retarder, Rotary and Deck Oven, Dough Sheeter, Mixers, and other equipment you would find in a modern manufacturing bakery.
• HVAC, refrigeration, electrical experience, HACCP, GMP and/or AIB experience
• Experience working with high performance teams
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Our Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay (Hourly, commensurate with experience)
• 401(k) (with a vesting match)
• Free EAP employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth with a rapidly growing company