Maintenance Supervisor

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance technicians in a high-volume food manufacturing facility. You will maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, SQF/HACCP/FSMA standards.

The role is hands-on on the floor, partnering with Operations and Quality Assurance, with responsibilities spanning shift supervision, PM/ predictive maintenance, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree, technical certification, or completed vocational training preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, with food/beverage experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of shift maintenance technicians.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate direct reports; manage performance reviews and training.
• Schedule coverage for vacations, holidays, and absences; onboard and train new hires.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance using the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems (including PLCs and packaging lines).
• Oversee utility systems (ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, steam boilers, compressed air, wastewater).
• Manage external contractors and vendors; audit work for compliance with specs.
• Enforce GMPs and sanitary design; ensure sanitation post-maintenance; document for regulatory bodies (SQF/HACCP/FSMA).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

PLC/automation

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Maintenance Supervisor in Madison, WI.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of skilled maintenance technicians within a high-volume food manufacturing facility. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership to oversee the daily execution of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.

The supervisor is directly responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing production downtime, and ensuring full compliance with all OSHA, FDA, and Food Safety (SQF/HACCP) regulatory standards. This is a hands-on floor role that partners closely with Operations and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of shift maintenance technicians, allocating personnel to respond to production breakdowns and emergency work orders.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate direct reports, managing performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and implementing training programs to upskill technicians.
• Manage scheduling to ensure appropriate shift coverage, including planning for vacations, holidays, and unexpected operational absences.
• Onboard and train new hires on facility layout, asset histories, and specialized food processing equipment.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Execute the Preventive Maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance schedules utilizing the plant's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems, including PLCs and packaging lines.
• Oversee utility systems critical to the facility, including ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, steam boilers, compressed air, and wastewater treatment.
• Manage external contractors and specialized vendors, auditing completed work to ensure conformance to technical specs and plant blueprints.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitary design principles to avoid cross-contamination or biological hazards during repairs.
• Audit work areas post-maintenance to guarantee that tools, parts, and materials are completely removed, and that machinery is properly sanitized before handed back to production.
• Maintain rigorous documentation for regulatory bodies, ensuring that all food safety-related maintenance tasks align with SQF, HACCP, and FSMA standards.

Shift

• 3rd

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• An Associate's degree, technical certification, or completed vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Experience Level

Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant, with a strong preference for food, meat, or beverage production.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time-personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.