Lead Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Food Manufacturing)

Holly Poultry, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Poultry, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Baltimore, MD.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and leading a maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime and secure product quality. Responsibilities include scheduling work, supervising 4+ staff, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating contractors, and driving continuous improvement across processing systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of food manufacturing experience (USDA/SQF preferred).
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience leading 4+ employees.
• Strong people and project management skills with delegation ability.
• Solid troubleshooting across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Lean and 5S experience preferred; able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on maintenance leadership in a fast-paced, cold environment.
• Willing to pass post-offer drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance oversight to maximize uptime and minimize production disruptions.
• Schedule, delegate, and track maintenance tasks; maintain records.
• Lead a team of 4+ maintenance staff; hire, train, evaluate performance.
• Provide ongoing training and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate contractor work and manage project schedules.
• Monitor inventory of maintenance supplies and replenishment needs.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on processing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MOSHA, and applicable laws.

Skills

People management

Project management

Troubleshooting

Lean & 5S

Blueprint reading

Education

Trade school / Technical college

Tools

Electrical schematics

Blueprints

Job description

Holly Poultry, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Baltimore, MD.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and leading a maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime and secure product quality. Responsibilities include scheduling work, supervising 4+ staff, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating contractors, and driving continuous improvement across processing systems.