Production Maintenance Supervisor

Production Maintenance Supervisor

We are seeking a hands-on Production Maintenance Supervisor with 35 years of maintenance leadership experience and a strong background in industrial manufacturing. The ideal candidate has successfully led maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment, possesses strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and understands how to drive equipment reliability, safety, and team performance.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Maintenance Technicians.
• Assign daily maintenance priorities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Conduct shift meetings, communicate plant priorities, and provide direction to maintenance personnel.
• Mentor technicians to improve troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance capabilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with technician training, onboarding, performance management, and workforce development.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to support plant goals and equipment reliability.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Coordinate corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure maintenance work orders are properly managed and documented within CMMS systems.
• Drive PM compliance and maintenance best practices throughout the facility.

Equipment & Systems Experience Preferred

• Manufacturing Equipment
• Industrial conveyor systems
• Blow molding equipment
• High-speed production and packaging lines
• Depalletizers and palletizers
• Case packers and stretch wrappers
• Material handling systems
• Compressors and utility equipment
• Mechanical Systems
• Motors and gearboxes
• Bearings and power transmission systems
• Chains and sprockets
• Pneumatic systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pumps and valves
• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Electrical & Automation Systems
• PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Three-phase electrical systems
• Motor controls and starters
• HMIs and industrial controls
• Sensors, relays, and photo-eye systems
• Automated manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 35 years of leadership experience in a Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor, or related maintenance management role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment, industrial conveyor systems, and packaging operations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Experience utilizing CMMS software for work order management and preventive maintenance tracking.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or industrial maintenance certification.
• Experience in beverage, bottling, food processing, packaging, plastics, or other high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting blow mold equipment and automated packaging systems.
• Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge, LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.