Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

We are is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for supervising maintenance personnel, ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production goals, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and leads.
• Manage daily maintenance activities, scheduling, and workforce planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Review production and maintenance performance data to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment through 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance support for manufacturing operations while minimizing downtime.
• Conduct team meetings, training sessions, and performance discussions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, maintenance issues, and operational challenges.
• Partner with operations, quality, sanitation, and leadership teams to support plant objectives.

Technical Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Experience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS, EAM, SAP, or similar maintenance management systems.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements, workplace safety programs, and industrial maintenance best practices.
• Experience supporting industrial ovens, process equipment, conveyors, packaging systems, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Technical Skills

• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems up to 480V.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor controls, drives, and power distribution systems.
• PLC troubleshooting experience with the ability to diagnose control system issues.
• Mechanical troubleshooting involving power transmission systems and production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic diagrams, and pneumatic drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Strong conflict resolution and employee relations skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing performance data and communicating recommendations to leadership.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

Work Environment

This position supports a manufacturing facility where employees are regularly exposed to production equipment, moving machinery, varying temperatures, noise, humidity, and industrial work conditions. The role requires:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and reaching.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around mechanical equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Availability to support operational needs, including overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree or technical education in engineering, industrial maintenance, business, or a related field.
• Food, beverage, packaging, consumer products, or other high-speed manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP, EAM, or CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor controls, and industrial automation.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus annual performance bonus opportunity. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and additional employee benefits.