Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsible for leading the 3rd shift maintenance personnel and ensuring all maintenance work and scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) are completed in a timely fashion under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. Maintain employee health and safety, product safety, and environmental protection while enhancing plant performance and business objectives.

• Oversee and lead 3rd shift maintenance operations.
• Close out pending maintenance items passed down from 1st and 2nd shift supervisors.
• Provide Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) support for sanitation operations.
• Support plant start‑up operations in coordination with QA and Operations.
• Support off‑hour (non‑production) projects as needed.
• Lead a team of mechanics in carrying out preventive/corrective maintenance inspections during shift operations and non‑production days to ensure equipment availability.
• Champion site safety objectives through leadership and effective communication; assist Site Leadership and Safety Management Representative in implementing safety projects, upgrades, or improvements.
• Ensure the maintenance team maintains an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations.
• Implement and monitor an effective PM program for existing and new equipment; ensure work orders and assignments are completed timely.
• Oversee operation and tracking of parts room, maintaining required spare parts inventory.
• Maintain records of equipment repair costs.
• Foster good human relations, communication, and leadership skills with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and machine changeovers in conjunction with production schedules.
• Develop and meet training needs and development programs to upgrade competencies and maintenance effectiveness.
• Prepare studies and assignments requested by Engineering and Maintenance Leadership.
• Plan annual maintenance requirements, including budgeting and M&R tracking.
• Supervise contractors as needed.
• Maintain productive relationships with counterparts at other affiliated facilities to learn from shared experiences.
• Review and evaluate personnel performance, safety, and training.
• Follow all food safety requirements and GMP guidelines.

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a technical field and a bachelor’s degree, or 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a technical field for candidates without a degree.
• In-depth technical knowledge and experience with VFFS baggers, product scales, film feed systems, case printers, and other production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, operating, and maintenance skills across refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, wastewater, compressed air, vacuum, and high‑voltage systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, and relevant food safety regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and mechanical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and contribute to financial analysis and business drivers.
• Knowledge of AMM, NEMT, and industrial service.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and report effectively under pressure.

• Internal:
  Plant Manager, Sr. Manager Facilities & Maintenance, Production, QA, Shipping, Receiving, HR, Finance, and Production Leadership.
• External:
  Auditors and Vendors.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.

• Supervises between 15–20 hourly employees.

• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment; bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.

• Ability to work beyond regular business hours, including weekends.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work various shifts (3rd Shift/Night Shift).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing