Maintenance Supervisor

Must have past experience in Supervision

Poultry experience is heavily preffered

Food Processing experience is preffered

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance activities in a manufacturing or food production environment to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This position provides direct supervision to maintenance technicians, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supports equipment reliability initiatives, and ensures maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The Maintenance Supervisor works closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Sanitation, and plant leadership to minimize downtime, maintain equipment performance, and support production goals while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of maintenance technicians, ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

2. Assign work orders, establish priorities, and monitor completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

3. Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment issues.

4. Ensure equipment breakdowns and production interruptions are addressed promptly to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.

5. Monitor maintenance work for compliance with safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, sanitation standards, GMPs, and company policies.

6. Train, coach, and develop maintenance team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

7. Assist with employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, attendance management, and development planning.

8. Coordinate staffing, work schedules, shift coverage, overtime assignments, and emergency maintenance support as needed.

9. Partner with Operations and Production leadership to communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, and planned maintenance activities.

10. Support maintenance planning efforts by ensuring work orders, inspections, and maintenance records are completed accurately and on time.

11. Assist with spare parts inventory management and communicate parts requirements to minimize equipment downtime.

12. Coordinate and oversee contractors and outside service providers to ensure work is performed safely and according to company standards.

13. Participate in root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and prevent recurring failures.

14. Lead daily shift meetings, safety discussions, and maintenance team communications.

15. Support equipment installations, upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

16. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support plant operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, fabrication, and facility systems.

2. Proven ability to lead maintenance personnel, assign work, manage priorities, and maintain accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.

3. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

4. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, food safety requirements, sanitation standards, and GMPs.

5. Experience utilizing CMMS systems, work order management processes, and preventive maintenance programs.

6. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.

7. Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

8. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to safety, quality, and production requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, trade school certification, apprenticeship, or related education preferred.

2. Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or production environment.

3. Previous experience leading maintenance technicians, acting as a lead technician, team lead, or supervisor preferred.

4. Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery, automated production equipment, utilities, and facility systems.

5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management software preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a manufacturing or food production facility and may involve exposure to production environments, temperature variations, noise, moving machinery, sanitation chemicals, and other industrial conditions. The position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, and responding to equipment issues throughout the facility.