Maintenance Supervisor

The Judge Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a food manufacturing facility in Cincinnati. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and drives maintenance initiatives across the production floor, balancing reactive and proactive work to support continuous operations.

The successful candidate will lead a team, coordinate preventive maintenance, manage staffing, and ensure safety and compliance while partnering with engineering and operations for capital projects and process

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervision capabilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and prevent or minimize downtime.
• Implement corrective actions for critical equipment issues or downtime events.
• Lead and mentor the maintenance team, coordinating schedules and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Title: Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturer

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 + Great benefits package

Shift: 1st and 2nd available

Job Type: Direct hire, full time (must be a US Citizen or green card holder)

Position Summary

We are seeking individuals who are interested in learning, growing, and advancing within a dynamic manufacturing organization. Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement are available in a collaborative, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food production and facility equipment while serving as a technical resource for the maintenance team. This role provides leadership through coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members while delivering both reactive and proactive support to manufacturing operations. The position also requires ownership of projects and maintenance initiatives within a facility operating on a continuous production schedule. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to prevent or minimize production downtime.
• Implement corrective actions for critical equipment issues or prolonged downtime events.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance concerns.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and communicate regularly with production leads and supervisors.
• Develop team schedules to minimize overtime while ensuring adequate operational support.
• Manage employee call-offs and staffing shortages by coordinating resources across shifts.
• Maintain and communicate updated staffing schedules and workforce adjustments.
• Routinely inspect equipment and facilities to identify maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize multiple resources to complete tasks, identify replacement parts, and support maintenance activities.
• Monitor team performance to ensure quality work, task completion, effective use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and workplace organization.
• Foster a positive work environment through timely and respectful communication with employees.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and termination recommendations, as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through team engagement, compliance, and execution.
• Participate in and lead training activities as needed while documenting completion.
• Lead complex repairs and coordinate with external technical support resources when necessary.
• Collaborate on capital projects, process improvements, equipment upgrades, and operational initiatives.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and welding disciplines.
• Ability to use electronic equipment and business software applications, including computers, mobile devices, email, and CMMS platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead by example and consistently enforce workplace policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills with experience coaching, developing, and managing employees, including performance and disciplinary matters.
• Flexible schedule availability, including weekends, evenings, and off-hours as needed.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, with 3 or more years strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and career development are offered.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable laws.