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GoMacro
51-200 employees
Organic, plant-based nutrition bar producer
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Richland Center, WI, USA
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- Associate degree in a technical field preferred; or equivalent combination of technical training and 5+ years industrial maintenance experience (food manufacturing strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a maintenance team in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; hands-on troubleshooting and repair expertise.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); ability to track and manage work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMPs), HACCP, and regulatory standards in food manufacturing.
- Clear verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Preferred: Experience with programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and automated packaging equipment.
- Direct daily supervision of maintenance staff including assigning tasks and managing department projects.
- Train, mentor, and coach team members to improve technical skills and adherence to company standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, food safety, and company policies.
- Conduct shift hand-offs and ensure proper communication across maintenance and production teams.
- Oversee the completion of preventive maintenance, work orders and corrective action requests.
- Audit and review preventive maintenance performed by maintenance staff to ensure that equipment is safeguarded from breakdowns.
- Manage work orders, including communicating status to internal customers.
- Participate in the development and implementation of maintenance strategies to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Assist in the training of new technicians and provide ongoing coaching to enhance skill levels within the team.
- Contribute to safety initiatives and ensure maintenance activities adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines.
- Partner with production leaders to align maintenance schedules with production requirements.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize disruption to manufacturing schedules.
- Assist with line changeovers, setups, and equipment adjustments.
- Continuing to build on the customer mentality to ensure requests are answered and completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure maintenance practices align with food safety (GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC) and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to audits by maintaining proper maintenance documentation and records.
- Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and corrective action implementation.
- Directly participate in the creation of maintenance systems and standard operating procedures including SCADA, Enterprise Manufacturing Management Systems, purchase order and receiving systems, maintenance, repair, and operations inventory management and electronic issuance/reordering.
- Provide coverage for shop floor breakdowns as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by senior management.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging equipment.
GoMacro makes certified organic, plant-based nutrition bars, including MacroBars, MacroBar Minis, and Kids MacroBars, produced in Wisconsin. The bars are sold online and through retailers in more than 25,000 locations, with recipes and packaging built around macrobiotic, plant-based eating. They differentiate themselves with a family-owned origin, a broad set of certifications (USDA Organic, Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, and C.L.E.A.N.), 100% renewable-energy production, and a Give Back Bar program that donates to nonprofits. The goal is to provide accessible, healthy snacks at scale while expanding distribution and product lines and supporting nonprofit causes.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Viola, Kansas
Founded
2004
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expanded to 25,000 locations since 2004 local store sales.
- TerraCycle partnership enables zero-waste wrapper recycling in Canada.
- Annual Give Back donates proceeds to autism, hunger, breast cancer nonprofits.
What critics are saying
- Class action lawsuit claims excessive sugar misrepresents healthy advertising.
- RXBAR captures 25% protein bar share with Walmart, Target presence.
- Clif Bar's 2022 Mondelez acquisition undercuts pricing, expands distribution.
What makes GoMacro unique
- GoMacro's MacroBars stem from Amelia Kirchoff's 2003 cancer recovery macrobiotic recipe.
- Products hold USDA Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, C.L.E.A.N. certifications.
- Facility runs on 100% renewable energy with responsibly sourced ingredients.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
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