Maintenance Mechanic Lead​/Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic Lead/Supervisor Pico Rivera, California
Job

3rd shift Maintenance lead/supervisor oversees all overnight maintenance activities and ensures production equipment, building systems, and utilities operate safely and efficiently. This role leads a team of technicians, prioritizes work orders, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and ensures compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

• Lead, schedule, and direct a team of third-shift maintenance technicians
• Provide on-shift coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Promote a strong culture of safety, food safety, and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot and oversee repairs on equipment including silos, mixers, baggers, palletizers, steam kettles, robots, conveyors, and refrigeration systems
• Respond promptly to production line breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Review and complete preventive maintenance tasks per PM schedules
• Conduct audits on PM and maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS (work orders, downtime, PMs, parts usage)
• Ensure compliance with GMP, BRC, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including root cause analysis and reliability efforts
• Manage contractors and vendors as needed
• Partner with the Maintenance Manager and Director to align with departmental and organizational goals

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a food, bakery, or manufacturing environment
• 1–3 years of supervisory or lead technician experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial controls, and basic instrumentation
• Understanding of food safety requirements (GMP, HACCP, sanitation)