Maintenace Supervisor

Vernon, CA (Plant Based) – 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM–12:00 AM

About the Role

Archer Meat Snacks, the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at our Vernon facility. This role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting production through proactive maintenance strategies. You will partner closely with Plant Leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce downtime, improve operational efficiency, and foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians through coaching, hiring, training, and performance management
• Drive preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and ensure maintenance compliance across the facility
• Partner with Plant Leadership to improve machine performance, increase operational efficiency, and reduce equipment downtime
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes and plant performance
• Monitor equipment performance, preventative maintenance schedules, machine uptime, and maintenance KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and cross-functional teams to support daily operations and maximize equipment effectiveness
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve long-term equipment reliability
• Utilize maintenance data to improve run speeds, minimize changeover downtime, and increase overall production efficiency
• Build strong relationships with frontline employees while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Experience leading preventative maintenance programs and driving equipment reliability initiatives
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership experience hiring, coaching, developing, and managing maintenance teams
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Associate degree, trade school certification, bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($95,000–$105,000) with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Opportunity to grow your career with one of the fastest-growing brands in the natural food industry

Why Join Us

• Impact: Play a critical leadership role in maximizing equipment reliability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing operation.
• Leadership: Partner directly with Plant Leadership to influence maintenance strategy, improve operational performance, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Culture: Join a collaborative, high-growth organization where teamwork, accountability, safety, and innovation are at the center of everything we do.

Schedule

This is an on-site leadership position based in our Vernon, CA manufacturing facility. Flexibility to support production schedules, maintenance priorities, and occasional off-shift operational needs is expected.