Job Description

Plant Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Approximately 12:30 PM–10:00 PM
Workdays: Primarily Monday–Saturday | Sundays Rare
Salary: $80,000–$90,000
Bonus: $10,000 Annual Target Bonus
Additional Pay: Shift Differential and Weekend Work Premiums

Lead Maintenance Operations in a High-Volume Food Manufacturing Facility

We are seeking an experienced Plant Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Maintenance Technicians in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This position is responsible for equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, technician development, work-order completion, safety, and production support. The ideal candidate has strong electro-mechanical knowledge, PLC and instrumentation experience, and the leadership skills needed to hold a maintenance team accountable.

This is a leadership-focused role within a union manufacturing facility. While the position is not expected to complete every repair personally, the Maintenance Supervisor must be technically capable, visible on the production floor, and comfortable supporting technicians during difficult troubleshooting situations.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and develop a team of industrial Maintenance Technicians
• Assign daily work and ensure repairs are completed safely and correctly
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and equipment repairs
• Work closely with production to schedule maintenance and reduce equipment downtime
• Lead troubleshooting efforts involving electrical, mechanical, PLC, and instrumentation issues
• Ensure maintenance work orders, labor, parts, and repair information are entered accurately in SAP
• Monitor preventive maintenance completion and equipment reliability
• Provide technical guidance during machine failures and production interruptions
• Identify recurring equipment problems and implement long-term corrective actions
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving activities
• Track maintenance performance through KPIs, including downtime, work-order completion, equipment reliability, and OEE
• Train employees on proper repair methods, safety procedures, and maintenance standards
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout, OSHA, USDA, GMP, and plant safety requirements
• Manage technician performance, attendance, coaching, recognition, and disciplinary actions
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, parts, and maintenance resources
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory documentation
• Support TPM, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability initiatives
• Communicate maintenance priorities across production, engineering, sanitation, quality, and plant leadership
• Provide extended-hour and weekend coverage based on production needs

Must-Have Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous maintenance leadership, supervisory, lead, or team-development experience
• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance background
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Industrial instrumentation experience
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Ability to lead technicians and hold employees accountable
• Experience managing maintenance work orders and documentation
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work the required second-shift schedule
• Ability to support Saturday production and maintenance activities

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Equivalent industrial maintenance and leadership experience will be considered.


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