Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Company Summary

For over 60 years, Meri Cal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high‑quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients.

At Meri Cal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE

As the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, you will oversee and support the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production operations. This role is responsible for supervising and training mechanics, implementing and monitoring the preventative maintenance program, and coordinating with production leaders to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. You’ll manage parts inventory, troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, enforce safety standards, and maintain a clean, organized shop environment.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all maintenance activities.

• Supervise and delegate all maintenance projects to the mechanics as needed to support production.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program and training subordinates on the correct and efficient method to complete the PM’s.
• Responsible for keeping track of parts inventory and maintenance supplies. Alert the DOE for ordering replacement parts to avoid running out of any key component or part that supports production or janitorial supplies.
• Train other mechanics and assist them when needed to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with the Manufacturing Manager and Production Supervisors to determine which production lines or projects are necessary to support production activities.
• Ensure the Maintenance Shop is kept clean, organized, and safe by training mechanics on all potential safety hazards related to machines, welding, cutting, drilling, milling, or any other mechanical activity.
• Assist workers in troubleshooting malfunctions on all machinery and equipment efficiently and effectively to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Direct other mechanics on the most efficient way to dismantle and assemble equipment to maximize productivity.
• Calculate the time it takes to troubleshoot, repair, and re‑setup machines to maximize productivity.
• Enforce all safety rules to mechanics and report unsafe acts to the Plant Director for possible disciplinary actions as indicated in the Company Employee Handbook.
• Recommend methods of improvement in equipment performance or tooling to maximize quality and minimize downtime.
• Analyze and resolve work problems related to employee issues or other work‑related problems.
• Follow company policies and enforce them among the maintenance team.
• Include: safety, SOP's, GMP's, attendance, meal breaks, and harassment policies.
• The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor reports directly to the Plant Director.

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school, or 5 years of related experience working in an Engineering Mechanical Maintenance Department.
• Must understand both electrical and pneumatic schematics and other critical maintenance documentation associated with working in maintenance.
• Must have thorough working knowledge of all machinery and equipment in the facility.
• Must have prior experience working as a Supervisor/Lead directing, motivating, and training maintenance mechanics.
• Must have the ability to coordinate, schedule, and plan all maintenance activities for all affected departments necessary to support production.

• No‑cost vision insurance, employer‑paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off,…