Industrial Maintenance Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Industrial Maintenance Supervisor (Food Manufacturing) Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective utilization of maintenance personnel and resources to support all manufacturing operations. Success in this role requires a strong focus on safety, electro-mechanical expertise, GMP compliance, problem-solving, and positive employee relations. Responsibilities: Execute maintenance plans in accordance with work schedules Perform and oversee mechanical, electrical, pipefitting, and rigging work Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive root cause analysis Maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds Read and interpret prints, diagrams, specifications, and repair instructions Coordinate emergency and scheduled repairs, including material procurement Manage spare parts purchasing through the PO system Maintain preventive maintenance programs, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime Supervise and prioritize shift activities to optimize workforce efficiency Assign tasks based on employee skills, experience, and training, retention, development, performance management, and disciplinary actions. Train and develop maintenance personnel to enhance technical proficiency Foster a positive work environment through strong communication, engagement, and morale-building Reinforce safe and high-quality performance through recognition and feedback Document and address performance issues as needed Conduct Job Hazard Analyses and ensure full compliance with safety regulations and occupational health standards Drive and model safety, GMP, environmental, and housekeeping standards Identify and eliminate safety, environmental, and operational hazards Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform work safely Provide and maintain tools, equipment, and resources in safe working condition Analyze maintenance performance and implement efficiency improvements Identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements Ensure adherence to corporate and local policies and operational standards Track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the shift/area Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and other required reports Collaborate with facility management to improve safety, quality, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness Work flexible schedules, including shifts, weekends, holidays and on call Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) Experience: 57 years of technical maintenance experience, preferably in food processing, packaging, or food safety environments Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) Experience with M3 or similar systems Competencies: Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments Effective Teambuilding: Active participation in, or creation of, teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Creative and Innovative Thinking: Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions; creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Effective Communication: Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ethics & Integrity: Earns others' trust and respect through honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism in all interactions. Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, walk and stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights all within a manufacturing environment. Perform work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to noise, dust, weather, and potential hazards Must possess appropriate sensory awareness (sight, hearing, touch, etc.) to respond to plant conditions, including alarms and environmental changes. Must consent and pass background check and drug screen. Pay Range: $83,720 - 104,640 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.