Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K & Vacation

Quarterly Bonus

Annual Merit Bonus

Volunteer time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee prompt repair and daily upkeep of production equipment. You will coordinate with mechanics, ensure safe operation, and address operator issues to keep lines running.

Lead a team of 3–5 mechanics, train on changeovers, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, and work with other departments to optimize maintenance scheduling. Must handle allergen-prone environments including tree nuts and dairy.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of maintenance supervisory experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of facility management procedures.
• Ability to supervise a 3–5 person mechanics team.

Responsibilities

• Direct external contractors and mechanics across all shifts, aligning maintenance priorities and changeovers.
• Provide weekly feedback on training mechanics and address operator issues promptly.
• Train and assist mechanics on changeover techniques, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Identify problems by observing equipment and listening for issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines following manuals and specs.
• Oversee building and grounds maintenance including lighting, painting, and general repairs.
• Coordinate with production schedules to ensure repairs meet operational needs.
• Mentor and counsel mechanics to improve performance and productivity.
• Maintain and assign repairs to buildings and offices as needed.

Job description

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the prompt repair and ongoing daily maintenance of all production equipment. They will coordinate activities with the mechanics to monitor and troubleshoot problems. Responsible to complete the installation, repair and upkeep of employer property, including machines, mechanical systems and assets. They will also ensure operator issues are addressed in a timely manner including the operation of safe and functionally sound equipment.

Why join the UNFI team as a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor:

• Competitive salary dependent on relevant experience
• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Opportunity for Quarterly Bonus and Annual Merit Bonus
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Paid volunteer time

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct External contractor & mechanics on all shifts, align maintenance priorities, and necessary changeovers
• Provide weekly feedback on new and in training mechanics with respect to on-the-job training, knowledge, ease of determining proper repair, and answering operators’ issues.
• Train, and assist other mechanics on proper changeover techniques, troubleshooting, and repair
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operations, listening for problems
• Build & Perform preventative maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines by following diagrams, sketches, operations manual, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Oversee Building and grounds maintenance to include lighting, cracks, painting and general repairs
• Assist personnel as needed. Communicate regularly with personnel to ensure that repairs and maintenance needs are met and coordinated with production schedules.
• Direct, Train, and assist all shifts mechanics on proper changeover techniques, troubleshooting, and repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations for proper use of capital expenditures.
• Works closely with other departments to maintain schedules, implement changes and revisions in operational procedures.
• Train, advice, and counsels mechanics and provide suggestions to improve performance and productivity.
• Maintain, repair and assign repairs to building and offices as needed.

Experience:

• At least five years of maintenance supervisory experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

• Must have mechanical aptitude and good troubleshooting skills by use of listening, seeing, and watching
• Excellent understanding of facility management procedures
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Must be able to work in an environment containing Tree nuts, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, and Milk
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of 3 to 5 mechanics
• Able to use all related maintenance equipment

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.