Supervisor, Maintenance

Supervisor, Maintenance

Location: Pennsauken, US, 8110

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role: Responsible for coordination and oversight of technical work, preventative maintenance, record keeping, and team cohesiveness for the Pennsauken maintenance team. Working hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Key responsibilities include: supervise and coordinate technician workflow to support production priorities and improve efficiency through continuous improvement. Utilize CMMS to manage maintenance activities and service requests (including Quality and SHE). Inspect and verify completion of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work. Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and Planner to schedule third-party and contract work. Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex technical issues. Ensure proper execution and documentation of maintenance tasks by technicians. Maintain strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems. Support and act as backup for the Maintenance Manager. Promote a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with GMPs and all regulatory requirements. Ensure equipment and operations support the production of safe, high-quality products.

Soft Skills: Analytical thinking – systematically identifies and understands problems. Be Proactive – act before being requested. Team Leadership- supervising, training, and overseeing scheduled maintenance. First Time Quality Maintenance. Special Knowledge Expertise – mastery of mechanical/electrical maintenance functions and making quick decisions under pressure. Developing other/interpersonal understanding – listen to others accurately and understand their unspoken or partly expressed thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Achievement Orientation – working well and competing against a standard of excellence. Ability to troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

About you: High School Diploma plus 5 years of supervisory experience with a high level of mechanical aptitude. Familiarity with CMMS software (Maximo preferred) and MS Office. Experience in manufacturing sites and 24/7 environments. Preferred Food and Beverage industry, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical. Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements. OSHA 10 certification preferred. Must be able to freely move around the entire facility. Must be able to work at heights as needed. Frequently required to walk, stand, reach, climb, and lift heavy equipment (up to 50lbs).

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: Competitive salary (80k to 85k annually) and comprehensive benefits package. Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility. An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth. Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.