LP Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Golden State Foods; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Foods is seeking an LP Maintenance Supervisor for 1st shift to oversee daily maintenance activities within a manufacturing division. You will drive efficiency, quality, and productivity by guiding the maintenance team and implementing standard procedures across the plant.

The role requires hands‑on supervision, project planning, and budget awareness to minimize downtime and support production goals in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Up to 18 months of post‑high‑school education in engineering or electronics from an accredited vocational/technical/junior college.
• Experience: 3–6 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of supervisory concepts, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance staff activities to ensure timely work orders, breakdown responses, and policy compliance for safety and productivity.
• Schedule and monitor maintenance of production machinery, equipment, and spare parts to meet downtime targets and production schedules.
• Design or plan in‑house projects to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Monitor the maintenance budget to keep costs within plan.
• Communicate maintenance standards to staff and internal customers; ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Supervisory concepts

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Documentation

Manufacturing maintenance

OSHA/USDA rules

Education

Engineering or electronics education

Job description

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

LP Maintenance Supervisor – 1st shift

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the day‑to‑day maintenance activities of a GSF division to ensure that GSF and division objectives for efficiency, economy, quality, and productivity are met or exceeded.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Supervises the day‑to‑day activities of maintenance staff to expedite work order processing, production breakdown response, efficient project completion, and implementation of other maintenance policies and procedures and to ensure work is performed in compliance with established guidelines for safety and productivity
• Schedules and monitors maintenance of production machinery, related equipment, and spare parts inventory to ensure maintenance standards are met, to minimize down‑time, and to meet production schedule requirements.
• Designs or lays out in‑house projects to enhance company productivity and reduce down‑time.
• Monitors the budget to ensure that maintenance costs are within plan.
• Communicates with maintenance staff and other employees to disseminate maintenance standards and ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory agency standards.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification: Up to 18 months of post high school education in engineering or electronics from an accredited vocational, technical, or junior college

Experience: 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, pneumatic, boiler, and other systems
• Supervisory concepts and techniques
• Relevant division or department policies and regulations
• Project management concepts and techniques
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software applications
• Maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• OSHA, USDA regulations

Skill and ability to:

• Read diagrams and blueprints
• Interpret maintenance anomalies or irregularities and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal customers
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Climb, crawl, squat, kneel, reach or twist
• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects over 25 pounds
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises 10 to 20 maintenance employees.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: project management
• Productivity/quality standards: responsiveness and reliability
• Productivity/quality standard: waste reduction
• Productivity/quality standards: minimal down‑time
• Budget
• Cost containmentTeamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: employees
• Safety standards and procedures: facility and equipmen t

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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