Maintenance Supervisor (1156393)

About the role

Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Industry: Food Manufacturer. Job Type: Direct hire, full time. Must be a US citizen or Green card holder.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 USD annually.

Schedule

Shift: 1st shift, 4:00 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, and every other Wednesday.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to and enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to achieve operational and performance objectives.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment that supports employee engagement and productivity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Production, and other functional departments.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance personnel, contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Manage spare parts inventory and partner with inventory control or storeroom personnel to ensure parts availability.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans aligned with organizational reliability goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, external trainers, and vendors to maintain current maintenance practices and technologies.
• Support equipment reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and assist employees in establishing professional development goals.
• Administer attendance policies and employee timekeeping processes.
• Address and resolve workplace conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in emergency response activities, including incident response, first aid administration (when trained), and facility emergency procedures.
• Support organizational initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, certification, or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and provide clear direction to others.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to electrical systems and controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, mechanical equipment, reading technical drawings and schematics, welding and fabrication.
• Sound decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to balance equipment reliability, maintenance priorities, and operational requirements.
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to onboard and train new employees effectively.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Results‑oriented approach with a high degree of accountability.
• Strong analytical skills, including data collection, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Understanding of risk management principles and their application in maintenance operations.