Lead Maintenance Supervisor, Hot-Fill Manufacturing

Essenti Talent; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with hot-fill manufacturing expertise to lead maintenance operations at a Western North Carolina food and beverage facility. You will supervise maintenance technicians, troubleshoot equipment, and minimize downtime to keep production safe and efficient.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, and a focus on preventive maintenance, safety, and quality, with collaboration across production teams to

Qualifications

• Hot-fill manufacturing experience required.
• Industrial maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or training maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and industrial equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support maintenance mechanics and technicians.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, wiring, switches, and circuits 110V–480V.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Establish maintenance priorities and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Support food safety and quality requirements throughout the facility.

Skills

Troubleshooting (mechanical & e/0

Leadership & communication

Training maintenance staff

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with hot-fill manufacturing expertise to lead maintenance operations at a Western North Carolina food and beverage facility. You will supervise maintenance technicians, troubleshoot equipment, and minimize downtime to keep production safe and efficient.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, and a focus on preventive maintenance, safety, and quality, with collaboration across production teams to