Maintenance Supervisor

Chobani; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

CHOBANI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to advance maintenance methods, enhance technician skills, and improve factory efficiency and reliability at our Allentown site.

You will lead a team to execute PMs, manage work orders, troubleshoot PLCs, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental standards. The role includes planning staffing, hiring support, and performance coaching.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of equipment per manufacturers and internal specs; ensure PMs, initiate work orders, and assist during rebuilds and repairs.
• Provide guidance to troubleshoot PLC and automated equipment.
• Use CMMS to assign work orders, run reports and allocate resources.
• Manage preventive maintenance program for shifts; ensure tasks are completed and continuous improvement applied.
• Assign technicians to jobs to meet maintenance demands and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance staff on repairs as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor supports maintenance methodologies to increase people technical skills, work towards loss elimination, tool capability in terms of improving factory efficiency and reliability, increase asset utilization, reduce costs and promote adherence to Quality, Food Safety, Plant Safety & Environmental standards.

2-2-3 12 hour schedule: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance of equipment per manufacturers and internal specifications by ensuring the completion of PM's, initiating work orders, and integrating into the maintenance team during rebuilds and supplementary repairs.
• Provide guidance to troubleshoot PLC and automated equipment
• Use Chobani's computer maintenance management system to assign work orders, run reports and ensure resources are allocated effectively
• Manage the preventive maintenance program for the shifts ensuring assignments are properly completed, audited and continuous improvement processes are implemented
• Assign Technicians to jobs in order to efficiently meet maintenance demands and minimize downtime
• Work with Maintenance staff on various repairs as needed
• Provide leadership (supervision, guidance, coaching, training and technical support) to maintenance team members. conduct performance reviews, reinforce performance expectations, and issue progressive disciplinary actions as needed
• Participation in pre-shift meetings, team assignments and audits
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process and onboard new employees
• All other duties and projects as assigned
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent level of education and experience
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to create an engaged, motivated and high performing team
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Competency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems. Able to proficiently use Microsoft systems to communicate data in a clear and effective manner

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $74,500.00 - $117,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
• To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information.
• We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.