Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - $75k-$80k/year

Flowers-Food; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Leadership training

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lewiston, ME is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly maintenance staff, oversee preventive maintenance, and support plant safety and quality standards. The role focuses on equipment reliability and process improvements across a production shift.

The position offers a $75,000–$80,000 annual salary, with a 6am-6pm schedule, and includes a $2,000 hiring bonus. Candidates should have strong supervisory experience and PLC wiring knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience with industrial electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, and repair.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred; high school diploma acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the floor on shift, supervise hourly maintenance staff, and run preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and plan next-day activities.
• Review parts requests and manage parts checkout on shift.
• Use SAP to review PM orders and update breakdowns.
• Lead maintenance projects and conduct employee reviews.
• Train technicians and apprentices and ensure safety/compliance.
• Perform PM verification and ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial wiring

PLC troubleshooting

Motor control

Equipment repair

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - $75k-$80k/year (47171)

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Industrial Maintenance Supervisors ensure optimal efficiency is achieved through effectively managing hourly maintenance employees and participating in hiring and disciplinary decisions. The Industrial Maintenance Supervisor works closely with plant leaders, and requires demonstration and competency of plant safety, legal/labor compliance and/or food quality standards. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise/performance of all hourly members of the industrial maintenance department.

Schedule: 6am-6pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and everyother Monday, 6am-2pm.

$2,000 hiring bonus!

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Maintain the floor, on shift: schedule and manage hourly, execute preventive maintenance (PMs), and manage line calls
• Communicate oncoming shift preparation/meeting with previous and next shifts
• Review parts requests and manage parts checked out on shift (Parts Tag Receipt)
• Utilize SAP to review: work request notifications, preventive maintenance (PM) orders, and update breakdown notifications
• Execute small scale maintenance projects
• Maintain shift reporting and next day planning
• Conduct employee reviews
• Train and coach technicians and apprentices
• Conduct critical process inspections
• Conduct PM work verification of technicians (responsible for PM equipment, on shift). =
• Demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, time management, and adaptability
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting, motor control, and equipment repair and installation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired/High school diploma or equivalent is required

Salary Range- $75-$80k/year

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.