First-Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Food Plant Reliability

Schwan's Company; Marshall (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a 1st shift Supervisor to lead maintenance in our food production facilities in the United States. You will oversee preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance, drive reliability, and manage a team of maintenance technicians.

The role requires ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient operation of production equipment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and knowledge of SAP PM or similar CMMS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of fasteners, lubrication, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication, electrical power systems, electrical control systems, production/process, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and computerized maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with company, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities (preventive, corrective, and reactive) to support production needs.
• Monitor and drive maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability, and root cause problem-solving efforts.
• Oversee equipment repairs, outages, contractors, and vendor work execution.
• Manage maintenance budget, CMMS compliance (SAP PM or equivalent), and spare parts availability.
• Improve shop organization and equipment condition through 5S, CIL, and defect elimination practices.
• Develop, coach, and manage maintenance team members, including hiring and performance management.
• Promote adherence to company values, policies, and standards of conduct.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership / supervision

SAP PM experience

Safety regulations knowledge

MS Office / Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM or equivalent

MS Office / Outlook

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a 1st shift Supervisor to lead maintenance in our food production facilities in the United States. You will oversee preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance, drive reliability, and manage a team of maintenance technicians.

The role requires ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient operation of production equipment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and knowledge of SAP PM or similar CMMS.