Maintenance supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the development and execution of maintenance operations at our ingredient processing facility. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while supporting rapid growth from initial launch to a high-volume production environment.

As part of the leadership team, you will design and implement maintenance processes, oversee equipment commissioning, and manage both internal maintenance staff and third-party service providers. Your efforts will directly contribute to meeting production targets, minimizing downtime, and maintaining the integrity of the cold chain from receipt to shipment.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and can build scalable systems that grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor up to six direct maintenance team members across shifts and support functions.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

• Manage team performance, training, and development, including pay and resource planning.

Maintenance & Operations

• Implement and maintain structured maintenance programs and processes to ensure equipment reliability and plant efficiency.

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and preventive maintenance of new equipment, coordinating closely with vendors and engineers.

• Collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to align maintenance practices with production goals and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and manage downtime to maximize throughput while maintaining safety and product quality.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations for human-grade food production.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by establishing and refining maintenance policies, preventive programs, and standard operating procedures.

• Contribute to budgeting and resource allocation for maintenance-related activities.

• Provide input on policy formation and operational standards within area of responsibility.

Additional Duties

• Support cross-functional projects and any other responsibilities necessary to maintain smooth plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, including hands-on management of maintenance operations.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Proven ability to lead teams, develop processes, and improve operational efficiency in a regulated food production environment.