Maintenance Supervisor – Food Processing Facility

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising maintenance personnel while actively participating in the repair, installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of production and facility equipment. This individual will help ensure maximum equipment uptime, product quality, food safety, and employee safety.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance technicians and outside contractors.
• Troubleshoot and repair food processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform hands-on maintenance of machinery, utilities, and facility systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Prioritize work orders and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory of parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation teams to maintain operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food processing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of: Mechanical systems, Electrical controls, Motors and drives, Pumps and compressors, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLC troubleshooting, Refrigeration systems (a plus), Packaging and processing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, wet, and fast-paced production environments.
• Must be willing to respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Experience repairing and maintaining equipment such as: Smokehouses, Conveyors, Vacuum packaging machines, Slicers, Grinders, Mixers, Stuffers, Labeling and packaging equipment, Boilers and facility utility systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• A stable, family-owned company with long-term growth opportunities.

Application Information

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are a good fit for this role. We encourage you to apply today if you are a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, leading a team, and keeping critical production equipment running.