Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
North Coast Seafoods · Boston, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and Supervise: Direct, mentor, and support a team of maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely
- Preventive Maintenance: Oversee and implement routine maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment longevity
- Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues related to food processing and packaging equipment
- Training & Development: Train maintenance staff on best practices, safety procedures, and troubleshooting techniques
- Equipment & Facility Upkeep: Ensure production machinery, refrigeration systems, conveyor belts, and electrical components remain in optimal working condition
- Cordination with Operations: Work closely with production supervisors to minimize disruptions caused by equipment failures and maintenance work
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety regulations and compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards in a seafood manufacturing environment
- Inventory Management: Maintain records of parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring necessary supplies are available for timely repairs
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain logs of maintenance activities, work orders, and repairs performed to track trends and equipment performance
Requirements
- BA in facilities management or related qualification in management, engineering or business or relative work experience progressive of leadership 5+ years, experience in operations/facilities management 3+ years, experience in industrial maintenance and manufacturing
- CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certificate, a plus
- OSHA-10 certification, required
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Food industry experience preferred; seafood or meat processing experience is a plus
- Experience with conveyor systems, refrigeration units, electrical troubleshooting, and motor replacements
- Ability to lead and develop maintenance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
- Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven maintenance planning skills
- Proven equipment diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting skills
- Able to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to write, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
- Ability to manage priorities and complexities, strong multitasking skills
- Ability to understand and improve performance, efficiency and product yield
- Proven supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations
- Understand OSHA/FDA/USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment
- Intermediate computer skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook