Maintenance Supervisor (1st shift) - Columbus, Ohio (Whitehall)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership and technical expertise to support the maintenance team and ensure reliable operation of all plant equipment. This role, located in Whitehall, Ohio is responsible for driving continuous improvement of production machinery, safeguarding facility assets, and supporting the achievement of plant performance goals with a strong emphasis on safety. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures full compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, including EPA, GMP, OSHA, NFPA, FDA, SQF, and other governing requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team in all areas of personnel safety with regards to all OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Participate in activities regarding team member recruitment, training, professional development, and performance utilizing the department skills assessment.
• Manage time and attendance of technician staff to ensure proper coverage for production support.
• Prioritize maintenance activities by giving direction and support to maintenance technicians on preventative and emergent work on production equipment.
• Utilize CMMS maintenance system by scheduling Preventative maintenance and emergent work identifying potential solutions to improving equipment reliability.
• Track all machine downtime, delegate and prioritize tasks, maintain inventory of spares parts via proper transactions for use.
• Assist Operations management to achieve P&L goals, safety standards, performance goals, and customer service standards.
• Collaborates with CI and process engineering on capital projects (design and implementation, budget preparation) and process improvement projects.
• Responsible for facility maintenance: HVAC, electrical distribution, etc.
• Performs other job‑related projects, duties and assignments as directed.
• Other duties may be assigned due to business needs or special circumstances as communicated.
• Interface with vendors and contractors providing services to the facility to ensure company needs are met.

Quality Assurance

• Lead maintenance staff in all areas of food safety regarding GMP’s HACCP and sanitation.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that teams use safe work practices and that safe working conditions exist.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• H.S. diploma required. Post‑secondary education in maintenance, mechanical disciplines, or a related field is highly desired.
• 6 - 8 years of maintenance supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food processing and consumer packaged goods industries.
• Experience with controllers such as Allen Bradley, Seimens, Omron and similar PLCs.
• Experience with packaging, ingredients systems, and familiar with anhydrous ammonia.
• Demonstrated success in hands‑on, floor‑based leadership within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Degree or certifications in a maintenance related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and sit, stand, bend and stoop according to job needs.
• Ability to operate a sit down forklift and scissor lift.
• Demonstrated understanding of food safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus.

Communication and Analytical Skills

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Strong problem decision‑making skills
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to identify issues, trends and drive solutions.
• Ability to develop and determine proactive measures to increase equipment reliability.
• Make oneself available for department touch base between supervisors and manager.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft excel, word, outlook, ADP and CMMS system (MaintainX) to plan and close work orders)
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating dignity, respect, candor and commitment.
• Strong leadership and team building skills, promoting accountability and recognition of key team players.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 10 hours or more, including days or nights, and some weekends as business needs dictate.