Maintenance Supervisor

Electrical Automation Services; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will drive PM programs, oversee electricians and mechanics, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates bring ammonia refrigeration experience, PSM knowledge, and a track record of continuous improvement in regulated industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with PSM requirements and OSHA safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate with operations.

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 failures.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Labor scheduling

PSM compliance

Ammonia refrigeration

Vendor management

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Conveyors & packaging equipment

Motors & drives

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Lodi, CA. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Lodi.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