Technical Supervisor - Onsite; Polk County, FL

Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for preparing product samples, developing job aids, assisting maintenance staff with troubleshooting equipment, developing solutions to recurring equipment issues, communicating with the equipment suppliers on repairs and or new equipment solutions, conducting regular visual line checks to insure proper dating, labeling and packaging of product.

Candidates must reside in or around Polk County, FL to be considered for this role.

• Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Time management and project management skills a must!
• Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
• Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation

• Support automation and mechanical equipment at co-packers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners by assisting maintenance teams with troubleshooting conveyors, packaging equipment, sensors, actuators, and pneumatic systems; develop job aids and solutions to recurring equipment issues.
• Track equipment downtime, faults, and mechanical performance; use collected data to identify root causes and support corrective actions that improve reliability.
• Travel between plants and partner facilities to support troubleshooting and restoration of automation and mechanical equipment when unplanned downtime threatens production completion.
• Work with plant leadership, maintenance teams, and 3PL partners to identify equipment constraints, coordinate technical support, and improve production, quality, and equipment reliability KPIs.
• Work closely with the manager, equipment suppliers, and integration partners to support automation upgrades, mechanical improvements, equipment installation, testing, and startup.
• Travel out of state to support equipment troubleshooting, improvement projects, and technical coordination with additional co-packers, assembly partners, and 3PL facilities.
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with internal teams and partner facilities to minimize production disruption; identify required replacement parts and critical spares, obtain supplier quotes, purchase parts through approved processes, create purchase orders, and track delivery with suppliers and 3PL partners

• High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of food and beverage production processes, packaging equipment, mechanical systems, and basic automation components, including sensors, actuators, and pneumatic systems
• Minimum of two (2) years of production maintenance experience in a manufacturing operation, including mechanical troubleshooting and support of automated equipment, or equivalent experience.

• Associate degree or technical training in industrial maintenance, automation, , or a related mechanical field preferred. Experience reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, supporting PLC-controlled equipment, purchasing maintenance parts, and coordinating with co-packers or 3PL partners preferred.

• Strong analytical mindset, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley software
• Attention to detail and dedication to getting things right.
• Time management and project management skills are a must; maintain a high level of organization, with a commitment to follow-through, enthusiasm, and motivation.

This is a hands-on role working primarily in manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse environments at co-packer and third-party logistics (3PL) facilities. Work includes time on active production floors supporting equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement projects, along with computer-based reporting and coordination. Employees must follow all facility safety, food safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Regular travel between facilities, including quarterly visits to Chicago, is required. Flexibility may be needed to support unplanned equipment downtime and production needs. Employees must follow all facility…