Maintenance Supervisor

Why We Exist and What We Do :

At Dr. Squatch ( we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

Dr. Squatch is scaling one of the largest in-house cold-process soap and deodorant manufacturing operations in the country. As our Brea manufacturing plant continues to grow, we are looking for a strong 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance execution, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and shift-level support across production and facilities.

This role is critical to keeping the plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably during 2nd shift. The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader who can support mechanics on the floor, respond with urgency, improve equipment performance, and ensure maintenance work is documented and completed correctly in UpKeep CMMS.

This is not just a “shift coverage” role. We are looking for a resilient, steady, high-ownership leader who can drive accountability, coach technicians, support Production, reduce repeat issues, and help move Maintenance from reactive firefighting to proactive reliability.

This is a full-time role with company benefits based in Brea, CA. This role reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager.

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $90,000 to $100,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• 2nd Shift Maintenance Leadership
  • Lead maintenance execution across 2nd shift production operations, including deodorant and cold-process soap manufacturing equipment.
  • Supervise maintenance technicians, mechanics, and contractor support as needed during the shift.
  • Set clear expectations for safety, urgency, troubleshooting quality, communication, documentation, and follow-through.
  • Partner closely with Production leadership to support schedule attainment, line efficiency, changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and equipment recovery.
  • Ensure maintenance priorities are aligned with plant needs and escalated appropriately when risk, downtime, safety, or quality is impacted.
  • Maintain strong shift-to-shift communication with 1st shift Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Safety teams.
  • Build trust with operators and supervisors by responding quickly, communicating clearly, and solving problems at the root.
• Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, utility, and facility-related issues.
  • Drive quick but disciplined problem-solving to restore equipment safely and correctly.
  • Identify repeat failures and help develop corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
  • Support root cause analysis for downtime, breakdowns, safety concerns, and quality-impacting equipment issues.
  • Ensure equipment repairs are completed to standard and do not create future reliability, safety, or sanitation risks.
  • Partner with the Maintenance & Facilities Manager to improve uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and strengthen preventive maintenance execution.
  • Support equipment readiness for deodorant, soap making, cutting, packaging, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• UpKeep CMMS Execution
  • Ensure all 2nd shift maintenance work is properly captured, updated, and closed in UpKeep CMMS.
  • Review work orders for accuracy, quality of notes, parts usage, downtime information, and follow-up actions.
  • Assign, prioritize, and monitor work orders during the shift.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on time and documented correctly.
  • Use UpKeep to identify recurring equipment issues, incomplete work, overdue PMs, and maintenance trends.
  • Coach technicians on proper CMMS usage and documentation expectations.
  • Escalate gaps in asset data, spare parts, PM quality, or recurring failures to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager.
• Safety, Compliance & GMP Discipline
  • Lead all maintenance activities with a safety-first mindset.
  • Ensure compliance with LOTO, machine guarding, hot work, electrical safety, contractor safety, GMPs, housekeeping, and site safety procedures.
  • Stop work when conditions are unsafe or when maintenance activity could create risk to employees, product, or equipment.
  • Partner with EH&S, Quality, and Production to correct unsafe conditions and support incident investigations.
  • Ensure repairs and maintenance work meet food/personal care manufacturing expectations, including cleanliness, product protection, and GMP compliance.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready maintenance areas, shops, tools, and parts storage locations during the shift.
• Preventive Maintenance & Shift Readiness
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance work during 2nd shift as assigned.
  • Ensure PMs are completed with quality, not just checked off.
  • Identify PMs that need to be improved, clarified, added, or adjusted based on actual equipment performance.
  • Support planned maintenance windows, shift downtime opportunities, and equipment inspections.
  • Verify equipment is ready for production after maintenance work is completed.
  • Communicate open issues, risks, and follow-up actions clearly during shift handoff.
  • Help create a more proactive maintenance culture by addressing small issues before they become major failures.
• Spare Parts, Tools & Contractor Support
  • Ensure proper use, tracking, and communication of spare parts used during 2nd shift.
  • Escalate critical spare parts shortages, repeat part failures, or inventory concerns.
  • Support storeroom discipline by ensuring parts are issued, returned, labeled, and documented properly.
  • Ensure technicians have the tools, materials, and information needed to complete work safely and effectively.
  • Coordinate with approved contractors or vendors during 2nd shift when needed.
  • Ensure contractor work follows site safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Coach maintenance technicians on troubleshooting methods, work quality, safety expectations, and documentation standards.
  • Build technician capability through floor-level coaching, feedback, and hands-on support.
  • Hold the team accountable for urgency, professionalism, communication, and ownership.
  • Reinforce a culture where problems are solved permanently, not patched repeatedly.
  • Promote teamwork between Maintenance and Production.
  • Lead with composure during breakdowns, competing priorities, and high-pressure situations.
  • Model the behaviors expected from the maintenance team: safety, resilience, humility, urgency, discipline, and follow-through.

About You:

• Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior lead, supervisor, or shift leadership experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, utility, or production equipment systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Experience working with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance work order systems.
  • Experience using a CMMS; UpKeep experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Production, Quality, EH&S, Engineering, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance issues in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong commitment to safety, GMPs, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
  • Comfortable working on-site during 2nd shift and supporting overtime, shutdowns, or weekend work when business needs require it.
  • Proficiency with basic computer tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Excel, Google Sheets, or similar systems.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, automation, facilities, or a related field.
  • Experience in consumer products, personal care, food, beverage, cosmetics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with deodorant, soap making, batching, cutting, packaging, filling, conveyors, mixers, pumps, utilities, compressed air, HVAC, or facility systems.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, GMP, FDA, SQF, HACCP, and other manufacturing compliance standards.
  • Experience leading maintenance teams in a startup, scale-up, or high-growth manufacturing environment.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, or reliability-centered maintenance experience preferred.

Leadership Characteristics We Value

• Resilient under pressure and steady during high-priority breakdowns.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Hands-on leader who earns credibility on the floor.
• High sense of urgency without compromising safety or quality.
• Clear communicator who provides strong shift handoffs and escalates risk early.
• Practical problem solver who can make progress without perfect resources.
• Strong coaching mindset with the ability to develop technicians.
• Positive, team-oriented, and willing to help outside of a narrow job description.
• Data-driven enough to use UpKeep and downtime trends to improve performance.
• High standards for equipment, facilities, people, and results.

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Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

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