Maintenance Supervisor

Electrical Automation Services; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations in Elk Grove, CA. You will improve equipment reliability, manage a team of technicians, and partner with operations to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, troubleshooting, and experience with ammonia refrigeration and regulatory compliance. You will drive preventive maintenance, safety programs, and vendor relationships while supporting

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in manufacturing, food/chemical/industrial settings.
• Proficient in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls issues.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians across daily plant operations.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders to improve reliability.
• Coordinate labor scheduling and weekly payroll approvals.
• Support production by minimizing downtime and responding to equipment failures.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage outside vendors, contractors, and OEM relationships.
• Ensure OSHA, safety, and regulatory compliance; oversee PSM activities.
• Oversee ammonia refrigeration maintenance and coordination with contractors.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

PSM

Ammonia refrigeration

Vendor management

Capital projects

Team leadership

Tools

PM systems

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Elk Grove, CA. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Elk Grove.A growing manufacturing facility is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a fast-paced production environment.This role is best suited for someone who can lead technicians, prioritize downtime issues, improve preventative maintenance execution, and drive accountability while remaining highly engaged with plant operations.The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, troubleshooting ability, and experience working within regulated industrial manufacturing environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise maintenance technicians across daily plant operationsManage preventative maintenance programs, work orders, and equipment reliability initiativesCoordinate labor scheduling, technician assignments, and weekly payroll approvalsSupport production by minimizing downtime and responding to equipment failures with urgencyTroubleshoot and support mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment issuesImprove PM effectiveness, spare parts organization, and maintenance documentationWork closely with operations and quality teams to improve overall plant performanceDrive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiativesManage outside vendors, contractors, and OEM relationshipsParticipate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with OSHA, safety, and regulatory requirementsSupport and maintain PSM-related programs and proceduresOversee ammonia refrigeration maintenance activities and contractor coordinationDevelop and mentor maintenance personnel while building accountability within the departmentQualificationsPrevious maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing, food production, chemical, or industrial processing environmentsExperience working around ammonia refrigeration systemsWorking knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management) programs and compliance requirementsStrong troubleshooting background in industrial equipment and plant systemsExperience leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environmentKnowledge of preventative maintenance systems, inventory/spare parts management, and maintenance planningExperience with conveyors, packaging equipment, motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems preferredAbility to communicate effectively with both plant leadership and maintenance personnelScheduleMonday-FridayTypical schedule: 8am-5pm