3rd Shift Maintenance Leader - Plant Reliability

RM Palmer Company LLC; Berkshire Heights (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R.M. Palmer Company, LLC is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to direct all maintenance functions, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

You will lead the hourly workforce, manage task assignments, and coordinate with contractors while upholding GMP and OSHA standards. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, downtime analysis, and continuous improvement through TPM, Lean, and RCA methodologies, with a focus on reliability and teamwork to keep production running

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Food or beverage industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, TPM, 5S).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance CMMS systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while optimizing equipment reliability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance best practices, GMP, OSHA, and quality control procedures.
• Flexible with shift start/end times, able to work off-shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervisory leadership to the hourly maintenance workforce and oversee contractor coordination.
• Assign individual team member tasks and track progress to completion.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Develop cost-effective preventative maintenance procedures to extend equipment life.
• Lead shift team meetings and maintain safety and compliance.
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS and maintain records.
• Analyze downtime trends and drive continuous plant performance improvements.
• Lead reliability improvements using TPM, Lean, RCA, and other tools.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

RCA

FMEA

DMAIC

5S

Six Sigma

TPM

A3

Job description

R.M. Palmer Company, LLC is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to direct all maintenance functions, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

You will lead the hourly workforce, manage task assignments, and coordinate with contractors while upholding GMP and OSHA standards. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, downtime analysis, and continuous improvement through TPM, Lean, and RCA methodologies, with a focus on reliability and teamwork to keep production running