Maintenance Supervisor

Judge Direct Placement; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance in a USDA-regulated food processing facility. You will ensure equipment reliability, plant safety, and compliance while leading the maintenance team.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, training technicians, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with Production, QA, and Sanitation. Strong leadership and knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience in a food or manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and food safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to meet USDA, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Lead, train, and support maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and utility issues to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, QA, and Sanitation teams.
• Enforce safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Maintenance planning

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification

Tools

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily maintenance activities in a USDA-regulated food processing facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, plant safety, and compliance with USDA, food safety, and company standards while leading and supporting the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance
• Ensure equipment is maintained to meet USDA, food safety, and sanitation requirements
• Lead, train, and support maintenance technicians
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and utility issues to minimize downtime
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, QA, and Sanitation teams
• Enforce safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred
• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience in a food or manufacturing environment
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and food safety requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Food processing environment with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and equipment
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and emergency call-ins as needed