Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WMFHA in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the 2nd shift at a high-volume facility with 12 production lines. You will direct a team of about 15 technicians and leads, ensuring daily operations, workflow management, and timely technical support.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, electrical troubleshooting up to 480V, safety compliance, 5S, and GMP adherence, with close collaboration across functions to maintain plant output and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in supervising, scheduling, and evaluating maintenance staff.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability up to 480V systems.
• Solid understanding of safety, 5S, GMP, and standard manufacturing practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee 2nd-shift maintenance technicians and team leads.
• Manage daily maintenance workflows, shift scheduling, staffing, and coverage.
• Perform leadership duties including performance evaluations and HR-related issues.
• Ensure production continuity through hands-on assistance and electrical troubleshooting up to 480V.
• Enforce 5S, safety protocols, and GMP across all lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and maintain plant output.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Staff management

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Shift planning

Job description

About the Company

A food manufacturer that specializes in contract food manufacturing and packaging, helping household brands bring their products to life. With a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and our core values, we make a lasting impact on the industry and the communities we serve. Together, we're reshaping the future of food production and packaging while ensuring the highest quality and safety standards.

About the Role

The Maintenance Supervisor will lead the second-shift maintenance operations across a high-volume manufacturing facility operating 12 production lines. This position oversees a dedicated team of approximately 15 technicians and leads, ensuring smooth daily operations, workflow management, and technical support. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, electrical troubleshooting expertise, and a commitment to maintaining safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee 2nd-shift maintenance technicians and team leads.
• Manage daily maintenance workflows, shift scheduling, staffing, and team coverage.
• Perform leadership duties including performance evaluations and addressing HR-related issues.
• Ensure production continuity through hands-on assistance and electrical troubleshooting up to 480V.
• Enforce 5S methodology, safety protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across all lines.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and maintain plant output.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strong maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing, scheduling, and evaluating maintenance staff.
• Strong technical background in electrical troubleshooting up to 480V systems.
• Solid understanding of safety compliance, 5S principles, and standard manufacturing practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) and an alternating weekend schedule.