Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Westfield, NY - Supply Chain - Plant

Welch's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance programs

Parental and adoption leave

Job summary

Welch's Westfield, NY facility seeks a Maintenance and Production Supervisor to lead a small team and support journeyman mechanics in a union setting. You will supervise maintenance, oversee processing equipment, and ensure reliability for seasonal harvests and ongoing operations.

You are hands-on, safety-minded, and capable of quick problem solving on complex automated lines while coordinating with the Plant Operations Manager to optimize performance and shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience supervising or leading maintenance employees.
• Experience working in a union environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations with the Plant Operations Manager.
• Lead a small maintenance and processing team in a union environment.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of processing equipment, refrigeration, boilers, and wastewater systems.
• Prepare facility and equipment for seasonal grape-processing operations.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure safe, proper operation.
• Set daily priorities, monitor progress, and adjust resources as needed.
• Train mechanics on setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of processing equipment.
• Lead safety, training, and problem-solving meetings; provide feedback and accountability.
• Apply union contract terms and collaborate with plant leadership on relationships.
• Identify root causes and implement lasting improvements in safety and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety

Communication

Union relations

Tools

PLCs

Electrical systems

Motors & drives

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Summary

Welch’s is looking for a Maintenance and Production Supervisor to serve as a key technical and operational leader at our Westfield, New York grape-processing facility. As the second-in-command at this close-knit, approximately 30-person plant, you’ll work alongside the Plant Operations Manager to help lead day-to-day operations, maintain critical plant systems, and ensure the facility is ready to perform during our fast-paced harvest season and beyond.

This is a broad, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation and wants to make a visible impact. You’ll lead a small maintenance and processing team, troubleshoot equipment and facility challenges, and help drive safety, reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement within a union environment. We are looking for individuals who do have strong foundational technical backgrounds within maintenance specifically.

Where You’ll Work

This role is based at our grape-processing facility in Westfield, New York. As one of the plant’s primary leaders, you’ll have visibility across the entire operation and the opportunity to directly influence how the facility performs.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with the Plant Operations Manager to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.
• Lead and supervise a small team responsible for maintenance and processing activities within a union environment.
• Oversee the maintenance and reliability of processing equipment, refrigeration systems, boilers, wastewater operations, buildings, and other critical plant infrastructure.
• Ensure the facility and its equipment are prepared for seasonal grape-processing operations.
• Inspect and test processing and packaging equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Set clear daily priorities for the team, monitor progress, and adjust resources based on plant needs.
• Train and develop mechanics in the proper setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of processing and seasonal-support equipment.
• Lead team meetings focused on safety, training, operational priorities, and problem-solving.
• Provide regular coaching and performance feedback to employees and help build accountability across the team.
• Apply the collective bargaining agreement consistently and partner with plant leadership to maintain productive union relationships.
• Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues, identify root causes, and implement practical, lasting solutions.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve safety, equipment reliability, productivity, and plant performance.
• Step in as a broader plant leader when needed, including providing leadership coverage in the Plant Manager’s absence.

Who You Are

• A hands-on leader who is equally comfortable guiding a team and stepping onto the plant floor to solve a problem.
• A strong troubleshooter who can quickly assess mechanical and operational challenges and determine the best path forward.
• Someone who enjoys the breadth, visibility, and accountability that come with leading in a smaller manufacturing facility.
• A clear and practical communicator who can build credibility with mechanics, operators, union employees, and plant leadership.
• Safety-minded, dependable, and able to remain calm and decisive during high-pressure seasonal operations.
• Experienced across electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, motion control, and mechanical systems.
• Familiar with food or beverage manufacturing environments; experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods is a plus.

What You’ll Need

• At least four years of relevant maintenance and repair experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance employees.
• A demonstrated record of supporting workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work safely on and around complex, automated manufacturing equipment in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• The flexibility to adjust your schedule based on operational needs.
• This role primarily works day-shift hours but may occasionally provide coverage on alternate shifts, particularly during harvest season.
• Experience working in a union environment is preferred, but not required.

What You’ll Enjoy

Visible impact: Play a central role in the success of a close-knit facility where your leadership and decisions will make a noticeable difference.
Broad leadership exposure: Work closely with the Plant Manager and gain experience across maintenance, production, people leadership, and overall plant operations.
Purpose-driven organization: Join a company with a clear vision for the future and a deep connection to its grower-owners and communities.
Inclusive culture: Be part of a workplace where you can contribute your perspective and be your authentic self.
Development and advancement: Access LinkedIn Learning and formal and informal opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
Paid time off and holidays
40 hours of paid volunteer time annually
Competitive base salary and annual incentive plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Flexible benefits beginning on your first day, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits through Perks at Work
• Paid parental and adoption leave available after 6 months of employment

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually for U.S.-based employees. This range reflects Welch’s good-faith estimate as of the date of posting and is based on a full-time work schedule. Individual compensation will be determined by factors including work location, relevant skills and experience, and education or training. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

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