Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

North Coast Seafoods; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Seafoods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities at our facilities. This hands-on role entails managing maintenance staff, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and efficiency is essential for this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

Vacation and 401(k) plans

Access to high-quality seafood at cost

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations/facilities management.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Experience in food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel and ensure task completion.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Project management

Communication

Education

BA in facilities management

CFM certification

OSHA-10 certification

Job description

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The Maintenance Supervisor at North Coast Seafoods is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily maintenance activities within the production and shipping facilities in New Bedford. This role serves as the bridge between the Maintenance & Facilities Manager and the Maintenance Technicians, ensuring that all equipment and systems operate efficiently to support seamless production.

The Maintenance Supervisor is expected to take a hands-on approach in troubleshooting and repairing equipment, while also managing maintenance personnel, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively. They play a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and efficiency within the maintenance team.

This position reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and Supervise: Direct, mentor, and support a team of maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely
• Preventive Maintenance: Oversee and implement routine maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment longevity
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues related to food processing and packaging equipment
• Training & Development: Train maintenance staff on best practices, safety procedures, and troubleshooting techniques
• Equipment & Facility Upkeep: Ensure production machinery, refrigeration systems, conveyor belts, and electrical components remain in optimal working condition
• Coordination with Operations: Work closely with production supervisors to minimize disruptions caused by equipment failures and maintenance work
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety regulations and compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards in a seafood manufacturing environment
• Inventory Management: Maintain records of parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring necessary supplies are available for timely repairs
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain logs of maintenance activities, work orders, and repairs performed to track trends and equipment performance
  
  
  

Requirements

• BA in facilities management or related qualification in management, engineering or business or relative work experience progressive of leadership
• 5+ years, experience in operations/facilities management
• 3+ years, experience in industrial maintenance and manufacturing
• CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certificate, a plus
• OSHA-10 certification, required
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Food industry experience preferred; seafood or meat processing experience is a plus
• Experience with conveyor systems, refrigeration units, electrical troubleshooting, and motor replacements
• Ability to lead and develop maintenance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
• Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven maintenance planning skills
• Proven equipment diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to write, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
• Able to manage priorities and complexities, strong multitasking skills
• Able to understand and improve performance, efficiency and product yield
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations
• Understand OSHA/FDA/USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment
• Intermediate computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds

Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day

Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling

Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators)

Ability to work in wet and dry conditions

Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed

Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives or box cutters, fork-lifts and pallet jacks

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Benefits

At North Coast, employees are considered part of a family where everyone works together to ensure the founding mission and values of the company are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment spearheaded by an approachable leadership team who believes in the idea that it's not just about the work we do, it's about what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.

We foster the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most members of our leadership team started out on the floor and through mentorship advanced into their current roles. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

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