Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Keep Production Running. Lead with Purpose. Build What's Next.

Compensation: $90,000 $105,000 base salary + annual bonus eligibility Location: New Haven, CT (On-Site) Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt Reports To: Plant Manager

At Village Gourmet, we bring together iconic heritage brands including Longhini Sausage, Three Little Pigs, Fabrique Dlices, Uncle Charley's, and Esposito's to create exceptional food experiences nationwide. Our success is driven by passionate people who embrace our core values:

• It Takes a Village Teamwork
• Always a Way Relentlessness
• Count on Me Reliability
• Dream Big Boldness
• Customer First Commitment to excellence

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing leadership with technical expertise. This role is ideal for someone who wants to lead a maintenance team while remaining actively involved on the production floor, solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and driving operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Lead Maintenance Operations

• Supervise and develop Maintenance Technicians to ensure safety, accountability, and high performance.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance activities.
• Foster a culture of urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the go-to maintenance leader for production support and facility reliability.

Own the Preventative Maintenance Program

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.
• Identify recurring issues and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Reduce downtime through proactive planning and execution.

Be a Hands-On Technical Expert

• Troubleshoot and repair processing, packaging, refrigeration, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Lead by example through active participation in maintenance activities.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and support production when needed.

Drive Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SQF, USDA, OSHA, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Partner with Quality, Production, and Sanitation teams to maintain audit-ready operations.
• Monitor facility utilities, refrigeration systems, compressed air, and infrastructure.

Improve Performance & Control Costs

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and asset longevity.
• Manage maintenance inventory and spare parts.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
• Help drive productivity, product quality, and profitability.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Maintain a highly effective preventive maintenance program.
• Significantly reduce equipment downtime.
• Build a strong, safety-focused maintenance team.
• Keep the facility audit-ready and compliant.
• Improve operational efficiency across the plant.
• Effectively manage maintenance spending and repair activities.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining food processing and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, and food safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification or Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems, or related field.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in USDA- or SQF-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance scheduling.

You'll Excel If You Are...

• A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside your team.
• A problem-solver who stays calm under pressure.
• Organized, proactive, and highly accountable.
• An excellent communicator who collaborates across departments.
• Driven to continuously improve systems, processes, and people.

Why Join Village Gourmet?

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to lead a critical function within a growing organization
• Work with beloved heritage food brands
• Collaborative, values-driven culture
• Direct impact on plant performance and business success
• Career growth opportunities within a multi-plant food manufacturing company

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams, solving technical challenges, and improving operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep the heart of Longhini Sausage running strong

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