Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor will be the key technical resource for the production maintenance operation, focusing on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution across all processing equipment systems. The role involves organizing and overseeing the maintenance of all plant production equipment, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and resolving quality and production-related issues with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include maintenance oversight, scheduling and delegation, team supervision, staff training and development, performance evaluations, building and equipment systems assessment, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, contractor coordination, compliance, inventory management, project management, and continuous improvement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of food manufacturing experience, at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a maintenance department, and strong people management and project management skills. The ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and to work in a fast-paced, cold, wet, and refrigerated environment is also required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of food manufacturing experience (USDA and SQF preferred)
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a maintenance department, managing 4 or more employees
• Strong people management and project management skills, including the ability to delegate effectively and handle performance evaluations and disciplinary actions
• Strong troubleshooting abilities with experience in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• The ability to evaluate systems and facilities to determine maintenance or repairs required
• Experience with Lean and 5S programs preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, parts diagrams, and electrical schematic drawings
• Formal training through prior work experience and/or trade school or technical college
• Hands-on approach to maintenance work, providing leadership and assistance in completing tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cold, wet, and refrigerated environment