Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Position: Maintenance Supervisor

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Hourly Wage Range: $45 - $50 per hour

Additional Incentives:

• $5,000 Signing Bonus for Ticketed Journeymen
• Afternoon Shift Rate: Additional $2/hour
• Night Shift Rate: Additional $6/hour
• Dual Ticket Premium: $1/hour (Power Engineer, Boiler Ticket)
• Other Premiums Available (First Aid, Trainer, Lead Hand, Chief Engineer)

We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance team! Our Maintenance Supervisor will primarily be responsible for maintaining complex plant systems and equipment while supervising the team in order to meet production deadlines and maintain product quality.

Opportunities

This is a dynamic leadership role within a fast-paced environment. You will apply your problem-solving mindset to maintain complex plant systems and equipment while guiding your team. Your leadership skills will be crucial in ensuring the maintenance team operates as a unified entity, striving towards shared objectives. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop a skilled team, supervise contractors, and have a direct, positive impact on meeting production deadlines and maintaining product quality.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are a hands-on problem solver with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• You provide strong leadership and guidance within the Maintenance department, inspiring your team to excel while maintaining a safety-first culture.
• You are passionate about healthy living and share the values of One Degree Organic Foods.
• You are willing to work flexible hours and embrace overtime as needed to support production and team success, always prioritizing safe practices.

Character & Abilities

• You are safety-conscious, observant, and diligent in following all regulatory and company safety procedures.
• You lead by example, promoting a culture of safety among team members while maintaining high operational standards.
• You possess strong leadership and communication skills, capable of managing diverse personalities, resolving conflicts, and delegating tasks safely and effectively.
• You have excellent attention to detail and can inspect work to ensure compliance with both quality and safety standards.
• You are physically capable of performing hands-on maintenance tasks and repairs safely when necessary.
• You are highly organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities without compromising safety or quality, even under pressure.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within a food processing or HACCP-regulated environment.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent trade certifications, courses, or licenses related to maintenance.
• Experienced in industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance with a focus on safe practices.
• Proficient with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to track work orders, preventive maintenance, and inventory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle preferred (up to 10% off-site work).

Nice-to-Have

• Red Seal Millwright or Electrician certification
• Class B FSR certification or higher (preferred but not required)
• Power Engineer certification (preferred but not required)
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing

Detailed Description of duties

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and electrical code specifications to plan and safely execute equipment installations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex plant systems and machinery to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the maintenance team to meet production targets while enforcing safety compliance and quality standards.
• Inspect work for compliance, participate in procedure development, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage employee performance, including disciplinary actions and terminations, always considering safety compliance.
• Prepare maintenance schedules aligned with organizational goals and monitor adherence to preventive maintenance and safety programs.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors for specialized repairs or maintenance outside the scope of the in-house team, ensuring safe practices.
• Oversee contractor work to ensure quality, specification, and safety compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support maintenance operations while maintaining a safe work environment.

Other

• Willingness to work off-hours, evenings, nights, or weekends as needed to support production and maintenance priorities safely.
• Enthusiasm for going above and beyond, including overtime, to ensure equipment reliability, operational success, and a safe working environment.