Maintenance Supervisor; 1st Shift

Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift)

Location:

Hillside, NJ, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 per year

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel to support full manufacturing operations
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis execution and OSHA compliance
• Perform and oversee mechanical, electrical, pipe fitting, and rigging duties
• Execute and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Prioritize and assign shift resources effectively
• Train employees on safety, operational procedures, and equipment best practices
• Drive root cause analysis and troubleshooting initiatives
• Maintain GMP standards and eliminate environmental and safety hazards
• Analyze maintenance performance and implement efficiency improvements
• Maintain documentation and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Collaborate with management to improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and OEE
• Maintain discipline, morale, and employee development within assigned shift
• Utilize CMMS and ensure documentation accuracy
• Work from schematics, diagrams, and technical prints
• Support emergency and scheduled repairs
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

• High School Diploma required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of technical maintenance experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or process environments
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience or strong background in food manufacturing maintenance, GMP compliance, and safety standards
• Strong background in preventive maintenance systems and root cause troubleshooting
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in a fast‑paced production environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, CMMS systems, and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills and ability to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays

Founded nearly two decades ago and based in Hillside, NJ, with other offices and manufacturing facilities across Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, we are a leading North American supplier of fats, oils, and sauces serving Food service, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets. We operate multiple large‑scale manufacturing facilities and are committed to building a progressive workplace that values safety, employee development, and operational excellence.

Our team‑driven culture focuses on continuous improvement, reliability, and meeting ambitious business goals through collaboration and innovation.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization
• Multi‑Plant Operational Exposure
• Leadership Growth & Development Opportunities
• Safety‑Focused Culture
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Wellness programs and resources
• Fitness reimbursement options
• Voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance (company‑paid and optional)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)