Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Masis Professional Group is assisting in a Direct Hire search for a Maintenance Supervisor at a leading food manufacturer in Massachusetts. The role oversees the Maintenance department, supervising Mechanics and Maintenance Support staff, driving safety, efficiency, and quality across plant operations.

The ideal candidate will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and work closely with other departments to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of verifiable supervisory experience in food manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience/certification highly desired.
• Experience in a USDA environment is a plus; any related certifications or training are a plus.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer-literate and able to use related software programs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, and direct maintenance work; appraise performance.
• Review production and operating reports to address maintenance problems and minimize costs.
• Lead and develop maintenance team; train and mentor personnel.
• Meet volume goals, reduce claims, maximize yields, and reduce costs.
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment problems; set up preventive maintenance activities.
• Prepare operational paperwork; maintain relationships with USDA.

Skills

Good communication

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pumps and valves

Lockout/tagout

Preventive maintenance

Process/Packaging equipment

Education

USDA environment experience (preferred)

Job description

Masis Professional Group is assisting our client in searching for a Direct Hire, Maintenance Supervisor.

Our client is a leading food manufacturer, specializing in delivering foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor.

This plant-based role is responsible for supervising and executing all aspects of the Maintenance department, overseeing a team of Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Support personnel. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead, manage, execute, train, and mentor maintenance personnel, be capable of leading and working in a team environment, possess good written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving ability, conflict resolution skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to adapt to changing situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for scheduling, assigning, and directing work, as well as appraising performance. Regular review, production and operating reports will ensure that any operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems can be addressed in a timely manner to

ensure minimum cost and operational delays.

Successful Maintenance Supervisors set the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of maintenance employees. They directly supervise non-supervisory (lead/technician) employees, possess the ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, have the ability to train,

develop, and evaluate employees to meet future needs. They have good general knowledge of software/technology experience (MS Office, S&P, etc.) and work well with people at all levels.

They help ensure the utmost quality of all products being produced and packaged at their location

• Manage plant maintenance employees and activities
• Responsible for the motivation and safety of those employees under their supervision
• Coach and develop a strong team of maintenance technicians
• Must be able to meet volume goals, reduce claims, maximize yields, and reduce cost
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment problems
• Set up Preventive Maintenance activities
• Prepare operational paperwork
• Maintain good working relationships with the USDA

Competencies and Skills:

• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Have a good understanding of Lockout/tagout.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must have knowledge of Process and Packaging Equipment.

The Ideal Candidate will have the Following Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• The candidate must have 3+ years of verifiable experience in supervising food manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Experience/Certification highly desired.
• Experience working in a USDA environment is a plus. Any certifications or equivalent technical
• training are a plus.
• The ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer-literate and able to use associated software programs.

Competencies and Skills:

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong mechanical skills
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Have a good understanding of Lockout/tagout
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Must have knowledge of Process and Packaging Equipment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, and/or humid, etc.