Maintenance Supervisor- Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building high-performing teams? We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at a food manufacturing facility in Vernon, CA.

This position will play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, driving continuous improvement, and supporting daily production through proactive maintenance strategies. The Maintenance Supervisor will work closely with Plant Leadership and cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency while building a culture focused on safety, accountability, and teamwork.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Maintenance Technicians through coaching, hiring, training, and performance management
• Drive preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and ensure maintenance compliance throughout the facility
• Partner with Plant Leadership to improve machine performance, increase operational efficiency, and reduce equipment downtime
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices to optimize maintenance processes and plant performance
• Monitor equipment performance, preventative maintenance schedules, machine uptime, and maintenance KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support daily operations and maximize equipment effectiveness
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve long-term equipment reliability
• Utilize maintenance and equipment data to improve production run speeds, minimize changeover downtime, and increase overall efficiency
• Build strong relationships with frontline employees while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Experience leading preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven leadership experience hiring, coaching, developing, and managing maintenance teams
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Associate degree, trade school certification, bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Hands-on leadership role with significant impact on plant operations
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Schedule & Location:

• Full-time, on-site position
• Vernon, CA
• Must be flexible to support production needs, including occasional weekends, off-shift coverage, or schedule changes as needed

CitiStaff Solutions, Inc.

Company Description

CitiStaff Solutions, Inc.