Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturer

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 + Benefits

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Relocation assistance provided. This range is provided by Judge Direct Placement. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Note:

This position is with Judge Direct Placement.

• Food Manufacturing experience
• Supervisory experience

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting production uptime while maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians across all shifts.
• Ensure timely and effective maintenance of conveyors, ovens, packaging equipment, fryers, and other food processing machinery.
• Monitor and maintain equipment used in high-temperature and oil-based cooking environments.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using CMMS
• Collaborate with production, sanitation, and quality teams to support operational goals.
• Assist in training and development of maintenance staff, promoting safety and technical growth.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of food processing equipment, especially in frying and battering operations.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or off-shifts as needed.

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, oil, moisture, and food ingredients.
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of heavy equipment or parts.
• PPE required in designated areas.