Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Food Processing & Safety

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual/Performance Bonuses

Sign-on Bonus

Incredible Growth Options

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for a high-volume food production facility in California. You will lead a skilled maintenance team while executing preventive maintenance strategies and ensuring safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with operations, EHS, and QA to meet safety, quality, and cost goals, while coaching staff and driving continuous improvement in a USDA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing or USDA-regulated facility.
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, sensors).
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians, providing daily guidance, scheduling, and support.
• Ensure safe working conditions for all maintenance activities; enforce LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety protocols.
• Conduct safety training sessions, drills, and promote a culture of accountability and recognition.
• Drive food safety and regulatory compliance in coordination with QA and plant leadership.
• Lead the execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs with a focus on OEE-based performance.
• Utilize CMMS and other digital systems for downtime tracking, work orders, and asset history.
• Work cross‑functionally with vendors and contractors for routine inspections, equipment repairs, and capital improvements.
• Use continuous improvement tools (5S, 5 Whys, Gemba, FMEA, Pareto, etc.) to improve plant reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support troubleshooting of production line issues, including grinding systems, robotics, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Track and improve KPIs: planned vs. unplanned work, labor utilization, PM adherence, cost of maintenance, and breakdown frequency.
• Develop training plans to build the team’s technical skills and safety knowledge.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and promote a collaborative, positive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

PLCs & Automation

Safety & Compliance

Preventive Maintenance

CMMS

Team Coaching

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for a high-volume food production facility in California. You will lead a skilled maintenance team while executing preventive maintenance strategies and ensuring safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with operations, EHS, and QA to meet safety, quality, and cost goals, while coaching staff and driving continuous improvement in a USDA-regulated environment.