Maintenance Supervisor

One of our clients in the Food/Bev industry is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in the San Francisco Bay Area. This person will oversee and support the development of the Maintenance Team, ensuring the upkeep, enhancement, and expansion of the manufacturing infrastructure. The Maintenance Department is dedicated to achieving exceptional performance by fostering world-class equipment reliability.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $90,000-$110,000

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee the functionality and efficiency of all systems, minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and problem-solving using Root Cause Analysis.
• Lead and Develop the Team: Recruit, train, coach, and recognize team members while holding them accountable for performance, quality, and customer relationships.
• Promote a Safety-First Culture: Foster an environment where safety is paramount, ensuring all incidents are preventable and safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Manage Workflows and Standards: Review production schedules, allocate labor resources, and ensure all completed work meets blueprints, specifications, and OEM standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Facilitate smooth shift transitions, support skill development on new equipment, and actively participate in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintenance Expertise: Solid understanding of maintenance philosophies, including Reliability Engineering, with experience supervising industrial maintenance teams.
• Industry Background: Preferred experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across all levels, functions, and departments, including within Union environments.
• EHSS Knowledge: Familiarity with environmental, health, safety, and security standards specific to food production facilities.
• Computer literacy: MS Office & CMMS preferred