Overview
The Maintenance Supervisor will lead the daily maintenance operations for a high-volume food manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, compliance with food safety standards, and minimal production downtime. This role oversees maintenance technicians, coordinates preventive maintenance programs, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upkeep
- Maintain and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, OSHA)
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and uptime
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production teams to minimize disruption
- Maintain CMMS records, work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance documentation
- Train and develop maintenance team members in technical skills and safety practices
- Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures
Qualifications
5+ years of maintenance supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC, and automation systemsExperience with CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance programsUnderstanding of GMPs, food safety standards, and industrial safety protocolsDemonstrated leadership and team development capabilityAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production settingEducation
Associate degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferredRelevant technical certifications beneficia