Maintenance Supervisor

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor who thrives on the plant floor, enjoys solving tough equipment challenges, and knows how to lead a maintenance team by example. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional—ideally with a strong background in food manufacturing —to take ownership of equipment reliability, develop and strengthen our preventive maintenance program, and help drive our operation from reactive repairs to a proactive, planned maintenance culture . You’ll work side-by-side with Maintenance Technicians while partnering closely with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to keep our equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you’re a leader who isn’t afraid to turn a wrench, troubleshoot a problem, develop your team, and make a measurable impact on uptime and performance , we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability Establish maintenance priorities based on equipment criticality and production needs. Monitor equipment performance and recommend predictive maintenance practices whenever possible and establish a predictability program (PP). Continuously improve equipment reliability while reducing emergency repairs and downtime. Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the facility's Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program. Schedule preventive maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions. Ensure all PMs are completed on time and documented accurately. Analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions. Maintenance Operations Supervise, coach, schedule, and prioritize the daily activities of all Maintenance Technicians. Assign work orders, monitor completion and quality of work. Assist technicians with troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues. Fryers Packaging equipment Compressors Boilers Pumps Pneumatic systems Hydraulic systems Steam systems Facility utilities Coordinate repairs during scheduled downtime whenever possible. Respond to equipment emergencies when necessary. Improve electric systems in regard to components. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure maintenance activities comply with: GMPs SQF requirements OSHA regulations Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Food Safety standards Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a sanitary manner. Support QA during inspections and audits. Assist with fryer inspections, fryer boil-outs, and sanitation support. Planning & Documentation Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders. Track PM completion rates. Maintain maintenance KPIs including: Downtime Preventive Maintenance Compliance Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance reports for the Director of Manufacturing and Plant Operations. Recommend equipment upgrades and replacement schedules. Inventory & Purchasing Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts and supplies. Establish minimum and maximum inventory levels for critical spare parts. Coordinate purchasing of maintenance materials. Work with vendors to obtain quotes, repairs, and technical support. Leadership Supervise, mentor, and develop all Maintenance Technicians. Conduct training on: Equipment maintenance GMPs LOTO SQF Promote accountability and teamwork. Conduct employee performance evaluations. Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency. Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Recommend capital improvement projects. Support installation and commissioning of new equipment Work collaboratively with Production to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Safety Promote a safe work environment. Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations. Conduct routine safety inspections. Participate in accident investigations when necessary. Ensure proper use of PPE.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of: Mechanical systems Electrical systems Steam systems Boilers Packaging equipment Experience with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS preferred). Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Working knowledge of SQF, GMPs, OSHA, and Food Safety regulations. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs. Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time. Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise requiring hearing protection. Able to balance while ascending/descending ladders and scaffolding using safety procedures. Able to twist, bend, lay, kneel, reach, and crouch at elevated and ground levels. Vision abilities include close, distant, and color vision. Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quickly. Employees will be exposed to variable air temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, high locations, vibration, chemicals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden Cannoli