Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Director

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and coordinates a small maintenance team to ensure

the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all manufacturing equipment, systems, and

facilities across two production sites. This role combines technical expertise with

supervisory responsibilities—directing staff, setting priorities, and driving improvements

in downtime reduction and preventive maintenance. Reporting directly to the

Maintenance Director, the supervisor is a key liaison for the Quality and Production

departments to ensure operational alignment.

Core Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Safety Enforcement

- Prioritize human safety and food safety equally in all maintenance activities, ensuring

a "safety-first" culture.

- Enforce strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), OSHA

regulations, and company safety policies.

- Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians (1-2 personnel), including daily task

assignments, performance evaluations, and scheduling.

- Lead shift meetings to review performance, safety topics, and production support

needs across various departments.

Operational Excellence

- Coordinate maintenance tasks across two facilities to minimize disruptions and

reduce downtime for sauce and dressing lines.

- Troubleshoot and direct repair work on mechanical, electrical (up to 480V),

pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

- Oversee the execution of preventive maintenance (PM) programs and continuous

improvement initiatives.

- Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions and reliability

improvements.

Administrative & Strategic Support

- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, parts usage, and

equipment history for audit and compliance purposes.

- Provide input into maintenance budgets, parts inventory needs, and capital

improvement plans to the Maintenance Manager.

- Respond to emergency maintenance situations and coordinate after-hours support

when needed to maintain production continuity.

Required Qualifications:

- Experience & Safety Mindset: 4+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing

maintenance with a proven track record of following and enforcing GMPs and safety

standards.

- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical

troubleshooting, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

- Diagnostics: Ability to diagnose and repair issues with motors, conveyors, pumps,

gearboxes, and control systems common in liquid filling environments.

- Leadership: Ability to lead others effectively and work independently with minimal

supervision across multiple departments.

- Physical Standards: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined

spaces or at heights.

- Steady job growth employment with same company

- Bilingual is a major plus but not required

Work Environment:

- This position is performed in a manufacturing environment where exposure to

machinery, noise, and moving mechanical parts is expected.

- Continuous use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and strict adherence to food

safety protocols (GMPs) is required.