Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing

About the role

Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel to support safe and efficient production operations. Develop and manage maintenance scheduling information, support procurement of parts, equipment, and services, and provide technical guidance for equipment troubleshooting. This position shares responsibilities with another Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact to address equipment-related issues and disruptions.
• Work with the maintenance team and planner to provide proper coverage for planned maintenance work each week.
• Lead troubleshooting of plant process upsets and equipment breakdowns, reprioritizing maintenance efforts to reduce downtime for emergent work.
• Host daily safety meetings, support plant safety initiatives, hire and train personnel, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality programs.
• Provide support and advice regarding project planning and preventive maintenance (PM) generation efforts.
• Attend and participate in daily process update meetings.
• Maintain information required for plant assets to facilitate efficient maintenance support and review pertinent information prior to maintenance efforts.
• Ensure the maintenance team has the necessary tools and coordinate with the storeroom to ensure parts and equipment availability.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, coordinators, engineers, storeroom, and plant management regarding repair status, equipment condition, and prioritization of manpower.
• Aid in internal and external audits as necessary.
• Champion all safety procedures, incident follow-up, procedure updates, and overall plant maintenance safety.
• Manage timekeeping and overtime using UKG software.

Requirements

• Educational Background: A degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is preferred, but relevant trades experience (millwright, electrician, etc.) is also welcome.
• Experience: 3–5 years of industrial maintenance supervisory experience if no degree.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM).
• Safety Focus: Solid understanding of engineering and safety practices.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractors.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and technical skills.
• Team Player: Collaborative spirit to support maintenance teams and colleagues.

About the company

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. The company leverages expertise in blending and formulating phosphate, mineral, and botanical-based ingredients. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos operates manufacturing sites across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, selling into over 70 countries.

Nature & Scope

This role ensures 24/7 availability of production equipment and facilities, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Leadership will help balance contractor support with the internal workforce while staying within budget. The position is supervisory and operates in a union environment.