Maintenance Supervisor

MSI Express, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a food manufacturing plant. The role ensures all machinery, equipment and facilities are kept in optimal condition to support production, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise technicians, manage maintenance systems, and coordinate preventive work with production. Strong leadership, problem-solving and documentation skills are required to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing facility with high-speed packaging equipment, motor controls and electronics.
• 3–5 years’ experience in facilities management (HVAC, process safety management, building and grounds maintenance).
• 1–3 years’ leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a maintenance team and train technicians on safety and methods.
• Oversee maintenance systems, documentation, scheduling and follow-up of activities.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with production to schedule repairs.
• Provide long-term solutions to equipment issues and support operating teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA standards and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and schedules.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to boost efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and tools for timely repairs.
• Assist in maintenance budget management and cost control.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Budget management

Inventory management

Written and verbal communication

Planning and prioritization

Team collaboration

Technical skills (boiler, electrical,

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Work order scheduling software

Job description

Job Description:

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations within a food manufacturing plant. This role ensures that all machinery, equipment, and facilities are maintained in optimal working condition to support production efficiency and safety standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise Maintenance Team:

• - Lead a team of maintenance technicians in maintenance activities and machine repair.
• - Train maintenance employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.

Maintenance Systems:

• - Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation, scheduling and follow-up of all maintenance activities.
• - Ensure all necessary facilities systems are kept in reliable working condition and that they meet any required customer and regulatory specifications.

Preventive Maintenance:

• - Ensure maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production team to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.

Troubleshooting and Repairs:

• - Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support to operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.

Compliance:

• - Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies.
• - Maintain a safe working environment.

Documentation:

• - Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment logs, and maintenance schedules.

Continuous Improvement:

• - Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.

Inventory Management:

• - Maintain inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability for timely repairs and maintenance.

Budget Management:

• - Assist in the management of the maintenance budget, controlling costs while maintaining high standards of operation.
• - Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• - High School diploma or equivalent; Technical degree or certification in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.

Minimum Experience

• - 3 to 5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing facility with high-speed packaging equipment, motor controls and electronics is strongly preferred.
• - 3 to 5 years’ experience in facilities management (HVAC, process safety management, building and grounds maintenance).
• - 1 to 3 years’ previous leadership experience.

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• - Ability to lead resource planning efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• - Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, TPM, inventory and scheduling software.
• - Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation).
• - Ability to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• - Good planning and priority setting skills.
• - Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• - Advanced technical skills in boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) are desired.
• - Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• - Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in various environmental conditions.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.