Maintenance Supervisor

UniFirst Corp.; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead equipment and facility maintenance across our manufacturing and laundry plant. You will plan daily work for technicians and troubleshoot production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable operation.

You will manage preventive maintenance, spare parts inventory, and safety compliance, while training and mentoring team members. You will drive continuous improvement and coordinate with operations to keep lines running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in manufacturing or processing facilities.
• Ability to plan, assign, and monitor daily technician work.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience with preventive maintenance scheduling and spare parts management.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and facility maintenance across the manufacturing and laundry plant.
• Plan daily work for technicians and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Coordinate outside contractors as needed and ensure safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead equipment and facility maintenance in our manufacturing and uniform service plant. You’ll plan and assign daily work for technicians, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production and laundry equipment, and coordinate outside contractors as needed. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance scheduling, spare parts inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. You’ll train and mentor team members, support continuous improvement initiatives, minimize downtime, and partner with operations to keep production running reliably and efficiently.