Maintenance Supervisor

Air Comfort, Inc; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Gregory Packaging, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for our Newnan, GA facility. You will lead maintenance on high-speed, automated filling and packaging lines, manage preventive programs, and mentor technicians on the floor.

You will oversee maintenance software usage, spare parts, and coordination with contractors to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication and problem-solving in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of aseptic processing experience.
• Experience diagnosing root causes of equipment downtime and implementing preventive measures.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs for automated filling/processing equipment.
• Experience operating or maintaining AGVs is a plus.
• Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the plant's maintenance program to keep equipment running properly.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance for automated filling machines and processing equipment.
• Set up and manage the maintenance management software.
• Develop work schedules for maintenance teams.
• Monitor Production Machine Mechanical Efficiency (MME).
• Communicate scheduled downtime to affected departments.
• Perform regular electrical and mechanical maintenance on processing, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Respond to line calls and support operators to reduce downtime.
• Analyze failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and program Allen-Bradley PLCs (ladder logic).
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Manage projects and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain organized parts storage and vendor accounts.
• Assist Quality to stay audit-ready.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Gregory Packaging, Inc.

https://gregorypackaginginc.com/

Proudly 100% American owned since 1922

Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Maintenance

Shift: 1st Shift

Location: Newnan, GA

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Setting: Manufacturing

Pay Type: Hourly

About Gregory Packaging, Inc.

Gregory Packaging Inc. is a highly successful, fourth-generation, family-owned, growth-oriented beverage manufacturer headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, with history dating back to 1922. What began as a seafood business evolved into fruit juice manufacturing in the 1960s, eventually giving rise to the company's flagship brand, SunCup. Today, Gregory Packaging operates in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, New Jersey, and Arizona, producing quality, all-natural beverages distributed to industries like Health Care, K-12 Care and Education, Elderly Care and Prisons across all 50 states.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• 401K Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and more


• 80 hours Paid Time Off annually, rollover allowed, accrued from date of hire


• 7 Paid Holidays


• Weekly Pay, Shift Premiums


• Referral Bonus Program, Employee Discount Program

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that Gregory Packaging's high-speed, automated processing, filling, and packaging equipment, including aseptic lines, is maintained so production and quality standards are met. The role creates and carries out maintenance strategies, manages the maintenance software and preventive maintenance program, oversees spare parts inventory, and trains plant technicians.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The supervisor troubleshoots equipment and supports operators on the floor, leads maintenance teams and outside contractors, and uses the company's national parts system, connected to all facilities, to reduce downtime and maximize machine reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Program & Planning

• Oversee the plant's maintenance program to keep equipment and machinery running properly.


• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance practices for automated filling machines and processing equipment.


• Set up and manage the maintenance management software.


• Develop and carry out work schedules for plant maintenance teams, adjusting to changing priorities.


• Monitor and improve Production Machine Mechanical Efficiency (MME).


• Communicate scheduled downtime to affected departments.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform and oversee regular and preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on processing, filling, and packaging equipment.


• Respond to line calls, support operators, and work to eliminate unscheduled downtime.


• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.


• Troubleshoot and perform minor programming on Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including ladder logic.


• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Team, Vendors & Projects

• Support maintenance, electrical, automation, and hydraulic work teams.


• Provide technical training to managers and team members, and assess and build the plant's technical skills.


• Coordinate and manage work by outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.


• Manage electrical and mechanical projects and equipment upgrades.


• Maintain organized parts storage, use the national parts system, and manage vendor accounts for cost-effective parts replenishment.


• Help the Quality department keep the plant audit-ready.


• Communicate effectively with all plant personnel.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Two years of aseptic processing experience.


• Experience diagnosing the root causes of equipment downtime and putting preventive measures in place.


• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs for automated filling and processing equipment.


• Experience maintaining automated guided vehicles (AGVs) is a plus.


• Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of maintenance management software setup and functionality.


• Ability to troubleshoot and program Allen-Bradley PLCs and read ladder logic.


• General mechanical shop skills, including lathes, end mills, drill presses, hydraulic presses, tap and die, and gear pullers.


• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.


• Knowledge of parts storage processes and vendor account management.


• Understanding of business needs and maintenance's role in meeting them.


• Strong communication and prioritization skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, automated environment.


• Available to work off-shift, respond to plant emergencies, and provide on-call support after hours.