Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor

Lead Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing 
Position Overview
Lead and coordinate the maintenance team to ensure reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled systems, ensuring safety and compliance, and optimizing asset reliability and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and schedule a team of maintenance technicians to meet production and maintenance targets.
• Develop, implement and manage preventive maintenance programs and work schedules to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot, repair and commission electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled equipment and systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs in a timely manner, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
• Coordinate spare parts management and inventory control to ensure critical components are available.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and safety teams to prioritize maintenance activities and support equipment upgrades or installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs and service reports using a CMMS or similar system.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and regulatory requirements and lead continuous safety improvement efforts.
• Train and develop maintenance staff in technical skills, safe work practices and PLC/electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, maintenance processes and cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate in maintenance, electrical, mechanical engineering or related field; associate degree or vocational diploma preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven experience with PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning).
• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic and repair skills, including ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Good communication and leadership skills, with the ability to train and motivate a team.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, respond to on-call situations, and perform physically demanding tasks when required.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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