Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of maintenance projects ensuring machinery, grounds, and buildings are kept in working condition, meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance (e.g., USDA, GMPs, OSHA, Environmental, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Participates in supervision and maintaining the Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure machinery, grounds, and buildings meet or exceed regulatory compliance (e.g., USDA, GMPs, OSHA, Environmental).
• Supervises Maintenance Department personnel in day-to-day operations to minimize downtime, costs, and ensure zero accidents.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in support of production operations.
• Identifies and recommends cost-reduction opportunities in collaboration with operating teams.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Product Development, and Quality Assurance to resolve maintenance-related issues.
• Supervises and maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory.
• Participates in hiring and developing skilled Maintenance Associates.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of maintenance duties, programs, and requirements in a regulated food manufacturing environment or similar industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry, and a thorough understanding of utility systems (e.g., refrigeration, freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, PLC).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 5–15 hourly maintenance employees.
• Leadership competencies include sizing up people, delegation, planning, customer focus, and conflict management.

Problem-Solving Skills

• Resolves routine problems with discrepancies that arise during daily tasks.
• Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritizes work accordingly.
• Applies basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret data, drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
• Applies critical thinking skills in standardized and non-routine situations.

Safety Skills

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and adheres to safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently uses visual skills to read small print and computerized data.
• Frequently talks and receives auditory information.
• Frequently uses fine finger and hand manipulation skills for paperwork and computer operation.
• Continuously walks inside and outside the facility.
• Must withstand hot and cold temperatures and wet environments.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk for long periods.