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Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment. Including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors and pumps and conveying equipment.
• Responsible for troubleshooting: The ability to rapidly assess, analyze and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity. Intermediate
  troubleshooting methodology is demonstrated. Able to troubleshoot to technical knowledge and slightly beyond.
• Responsible for self-management: Must bring sound interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel. Able to clearly explain different points of view and
  effectively listen.
• At times, work a flexible schedule as needed: Including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
• Serve as a technical resource providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel.
• Make valuable contributions to the team.
• Address symptoms of problems and get to root cause.
• Follow instructions through standard work orders and perform routine and repetitious tasks completely/accurately. All work meets or exceeds standards.
• Checks work for mistakes.
• Work safely and follow all applicable EHS policies. Identifies EHS issues in the plant and regularly reports these issues. Prevents employees from doing unsafe tasks.
• Follow all applicable FS&Q policies. Identifies FS&Q issues in the plant and regularly reports these issues. Prevents employees from doing improper FS&Q tasks.
• Respond to maintenance calls and work orders promptly with a teaching mentality and positive demeanor. Assists operations in solving issues and improving efficiencies.
• Innovative and possess ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly while maintaining control, focus and professionalism in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Energy, resilience, determination and strong analytical skills needed to challenge the status quo.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and reliability opportunities.
• Follow company's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  

• Qualified applicants must possess tangible experience in troubleshooting mechanical / electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment.
• Technicians must follow all established safety, GMP`s and environmental standards and adhere to all plant technical standards.
• Technicians must also follow all federal, state, local and company regulations including OSHA, FDA, EPA and SQF.
  

Description

Description

Description

Seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations and equipment reliability within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a leader with experience overseeing production equipment, driving operational performance, and ensuring equipment reliability across a manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will serve as a key link between Operations and Maintenance, helping maximize production uptime, improve equipment performance, and lead a team of maintenance technicians in support of daily production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians supporting production operations.
• Oversee the performance, reliability, and maintenance of manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Partner with Operations to ensure production schedules are met with minimal downtime.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and efficiency.
• Manage work order priorities, maintenance planning, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, food safety, and company standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to maintenance personnel.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing production equipment, manufacturing operations, or maintenance teams.
• Experience in a manufacturing, food production, packaging, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, production flow, and downtime reduction strategies.
• Experience managing maintenance activities for automated production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience working closely with Operations to support production goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Reliability Engineering or Reliability Supervisor experience.
• Experience with high-speed packaging, processing, or automated production equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Maintenance Connection.
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Technical degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, projects, and capital improvements.
• Military leadership experience in maintenance or operations.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional leader who understands the relationship between equipment performance and production success. This individual may come from a Maintenance Supervisor, Reliability Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, or Manufacturing Leadership background and will have a proven track record of improving equipment uptime, supporting production objectives, and leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Description

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rapid chill equipment at customer sites. This hands-on role calls for strong electromechanical skills, independent problem solving, and clear communication with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Install and commission equipment; perform preventive maintenance and urgent repairs at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system issues; verify safe operation and document service work.
• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance; respond promptly to technical questions.
• Maintain spare parts and tools, and complete service and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Identify design or maintenance improvements and share customer feedback with Engineering and other teams.

Must-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

• Associate degree or technical certification in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, HVACR, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in field service or automated equipment, or a strong interest in developing that experience; food processing or semiconductor equipment exposure is valuable.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Customer communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and work briefly on a ladder.
• Helpful experience includes vacuum or HVAC systems; PLC troubleshooting; food safety or sanitary design; welding or fabrication; and food processing, packaging, refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment.