Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and plant equipment across all production lines. This role ensures equipment reliability, leads a team of maintenance personnel, promotes a safe working environment, and supports efficient, compliant, and profitable plant operations.

• Supervises and coordinates the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all production equipment.
• Responds promptly to production line breakdowns, ensuring timely, safe, and effective repairs that minimize downtime.
• Assists in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Monitors equipment performance and identifies opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Develops and recommends capital improvement projects that enhance operational performance and profitability.
• Supervises hourly maintenance employees, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plant standards.
• Provides training, guidance, and coaching to maintenance and sanitation personnel, ensuring safe working practices are consistently followed.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Recommends and, when appropriate, administers disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Reviews and approves employee timesheets and attendance records in alignment with HR procedures.
• Leads employee safety orientation, training, and reinforcement of safe work practices.
• Identifies, corrects, and helps prevent unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions.
• Investigates workplace accidents and collaborates with HR and management to implement corrective actions.
• Assists in maintaining OSHA compliance through proper documentation, equipment maintenance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Reports unusual conditions, equipment concerns, personnel issues, or material problems to the VP of Canning Operations and/or Production Manager.
• Collaborates with HR to promptly investigate and help resolve employee grievances.
• Maintains open communication with production, sanitation, and other departments to support smooth plant operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

• 5–7 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment.

• 2–3 years of supervisory or lead technician experience overseeing maintenance personnel.
• Experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, packaging, processing, and material-handling systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Proven commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.