Maintenance Supervisor
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will drive operational excellence by leading daily maintenance activities and championing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment at the Brownsville Facility. This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating technician workflows, troubleshooting mechanical and automated systems, and ensuring equipment reliability to support Just-In-Time (JIT) production. Through lean maintenance practices and root cause analysis, you will reduce downtime, optimize productivity, and uphold safety and compliance standards.
In addition, you will serve as a key collaborator across production, quality, and engineering teams, aligning maintenance efforts with broader operational goals. By leveraging TPM, Jidoka (automation with a human touch) and Standardized Work, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage CMMS data for predictive maintenance, and ensure critical spare parts availability. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving, enabling a stable and high-performing production environment.
Hours&
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 3:00PM-11:00PM, with the ability to adjust hours as needed to support business operations.
What you need to be considered for the role:- Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications and/or equivalent experience will also be considered.
- 6+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or senior technician capacity.
- Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance techniques.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, including experience with PLCs, robotics, and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide maintenance team members.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing issues and implementing solutions.
- Team player with a commitment to Respect for People and continuous improvement.
- Ability / willingness to be on production floor 60% of the time with 40% of time performing administrative duties.
- Familiarity with TPM, TPS, or lean manufacturing practices is preferred.
This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs
, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration
. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery
.
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