Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

Fortress Nutrition is growing, and we’re looking for a strong, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and support daily operations. This is a working supervisor role, meaning you’ll be actively on the floor alongside your team – troubleshooting equipment, supporting repairs, and driving uptime in a fast-paced food/beverage manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe, efficient production operation.

Why This Role Stands Out: Leadership + hands-on impact! This is not a desk role – you will lead by example, working side-by-side with your team to solve problems, improve processes, and keep production running.

Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm. Must be available to support off-shift or emergency situations when necessary, including weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Maintenance Technicians by setting expectations, coaching, and providing feedback
• Actively work on the floor performing troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment support alongside the team
• Assign technicians to production line calls based on priority and ensure timely resolution
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities
• Plan and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, issues, and completed repairs
• Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and process improvements
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs
• Train and develop technicians to improve skill sets and overall team performance
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for repairs, installations, and projects
• Monitor inventory of maintenance materials and equipment
• Support capital projects, installations, and facility improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.)
• Provide support for off-hours or emergency maintenance situations as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical/mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and production equipment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be reliable, accountable, and able to lead by example
• Ability to work overtime and support off-shift or emergency needs
• Maintain a high sense of urgency and ownership, with immediate response to equipment issues, strong decision-making, and hands-on leadership to minimize downtime

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
• Experience in food, beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and PLC systems
• Experience troubleshooting and installing production lines
• Strong machining and welding skills
• Knowledge of GMPs, CFR, and food safety regulations
• Project management experience with ability to drive initiatives to completion

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequent use of hands to operate tools and equipment
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and reaching
• Talking, hearing; reaching above shoulders; using hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

Exposure to dust, dry powder, and wet processes, as well as food allergens (e.g., dairy, soy, etc.). Climate-controlled facility; optional PPE (such as dust masks) available but not required.

Benefits

• PTO Package with Carryover Option
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
• HSA Option with Quarterly Company Contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses