3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor (33924)

Monogram Foods; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 83,546 - 106,163; Full time

Job summary

Monogram Foods in Medford, MA is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Maintenance department. The role includes managing a team, ensuring safety, and executing preventive maintenance on equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing maintenance and ammonia refrigeration certification is highly desired. This position offers a full-time schedule and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of verifiable experience supervising food manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience/certification highly desired.
• Experience working in a USDA environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant maintenance employees and activities.
• Be responsible for the motivation and safety of employees.
• Coach and develop a strong team of maintenance technicians.
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment problems.
• Set up preventive maintenance activities.

Skills

Good communication skills, verbal and written

Strong mechanical skills

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Experience with pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Good understanding of Lockout/Tagout

Ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment

Knowledge of process and packaging equipment

Computer-literate and able to use associated software programs

Education

Any certifications or equivalent technical training

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Medford MA - Medford, MA 02155
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $83,546.58 - $106,163.20 / year
• Shift: 3rd Shift

Position Overview

This plant‑based role is responsible for supervising and executing all aspects of the Maintenance department, overseeing a team of Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Support personnel. Successful candidates will lead, manage, execute, train, and mentor maintenance personnel, be capable of leading and working in a team environment, possess good written and verbal communication skills, problem‑solving ability, conflict‑resolution skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to adapt to changing situations. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage plant maintenance employees and activities
• Be responsible for the motivation and safety of those employees under your supervision
• Coach and develop a strong team of maintenance technicians
• Meet volume goals, reduce claims, maximize yields, and reduce cost
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment problems
• Set up preventive maintenance activities
• Prepare operational paperwork
• Maintain good working relationships with USDA

Competencies and Skills

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong mechanical skills
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Good understanding of Lockout/Tagout
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Knowledge of process and packaging equipment
• Computer-literate and able to use associated software programs (MS Office, S&P, etc.)

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of verifiable experience supervising food manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Ammonia refrigeration experience/certification highly desired
• Experience working in a USDA environment is a plus
• Any certifications or equivalent technical training are a plus
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment

Physical Demands

Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, and wet/humid environments.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment

• Works in a plant and a general office environment
• Required to wear suitable protective equipment
• May be exposed to loud noise of plant machinery
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet, humid conditions, and inclement weather
• May be exposed to oils and airborne particles
• May be required to work near moving mechanical parts