Job Description
As a Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising and coordinating maintenance technicians across all shifts, setting priorities and ensuring adequate coverage.
- Driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime, control costs, and minimize equipment failures.
- Providing hands-on support on the floor (approx. 50% of the role), including weekend coverage as needed.
- Overseeing equipment reliability, facility upkeep, spare parts inventory, and vendor/contractor performance.
- Coaching and developing maintenance staff through technical training feedback, and performance evaluations to build skills and accountability.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements while fostering a safe work environment.
- Leading Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and equipment reliability initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Monitoring maintenance expenses, managing purchase orders, and providing accurate repair/cost estimates for business decisions.
You'll bring value to the Maintenance Supervisor position and the team if you:
- Accountability: Own equipment, reliability and team performance.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in work and documentation.
- Problem-Solving: Anticipate issues and apply effective solutions.
- Leadership: Communicate clearly, motivates, and develops the team.
- Decision-Making: Act confidently under pressure with sound judgment.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote TPM and preventive practices.
- Adaptability: Adjust quickly to changing priorities and demands.
Qualified candidates will have:
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 years of experience in a lead or supervisory maintenance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge across multiple maintenance disciplines, including electrical systems, PLC automation, lubrication, and mechanical transmissions
- Proficiency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make accurate repair/replace decisions and deliver reliable cost and time estimates.
What will set you apart:
- Associate's degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering; or 4 years of relevant experience, as an equivalent.
- Technical or trade certifications a plus, especially HVAC certification.
- 6+ years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- NFPA 70E certification (electrical safety in the workplace).
Job Tags
For contractors, Work at office, All shifts,