Maintenance Supervisor

Archer Meat Snacks; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

Archer Meat Snacks in Vernon, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor on 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:00 AM) to lead a hands-on maintenance team. The role offers a salary of $95,000 to $105,000 annually plus bonus, with on-site leadership at the Vernon facility.

You will drive preventive maintenance, reduce downtime, and partner with Plant Leadership to improve machine performance and plant efficiency while promoting safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting for industrial equipment.
• Experience leading preventive maintenance programs.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and application.
• Leadership, coaching, and team management experience.
• Spanish bilingual capability is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians through coaching and training.
• Drive preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and compliance.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to boost machine performance and efficiency.
• Apply Lean principles to optimize maintenance processes and plant results.
• Monitor equipment performance, PM schedules, uptime, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to support daily operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Use data to improve run speeds and reduce changeover times.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor

Full Time Management Vernon, CA, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Keep Archer Running at Peak Performance!

Job Details:
Vernon, CA (Plant Based)
2nd Shift: 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
$95,000–$105,000 + Bonus

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys building high-performing teams? Archer Meat Snacks, the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance operations at our Vernon facility.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting production through proactive maintenance strategies. You'll partner closely with Plant Leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce downtime, improve operational efficiency, and build a culture centered on safety, accountability, and teamwork.

What You'll Own & Impact:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of maintenance technicians through coaching, hiring, training, and performance management
• Driving preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and ensure maintenance compliance across the facility
• Partnering with Plant Leadership to improve machine performance, increase operational efficiency, and reduce equipment downtime
• Leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes and plant performance
• Monitoring equipment performance, preventative maintenance schedules, machine uptime, and maintenance KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborating with Production, Quality, and cross-functional teams to support daily operations and maximize equipment effectiveness
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to improve long-term equipment reliability
• Utilizing maintenance data to improve run speeds, minimize changeover downtime, and increase overall production efficiency
• Building strong relationships with frontline employees while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What Sets You Apart:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Experience leading preventative maintenance programs and driving equipment reliability initiatives
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership experience hiring, coaching, developing, and managing maintenance teams
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Associate degree, trade school certification, bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is needed

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

Impact: Play a critical leadership role in maximizing equipment reliability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing operation.
Leadership: Partner directly with Plant Leadership to influence maintenance strategy, improve operational performance, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
Culture: Join a collaborative, high-growth organization where teamwork, accountability, safety, and innovation are at the center of everything we do.
Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus opportunity, comprehensive medical benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career with one of the fastest-growing brands in the natural food industry.

Location & Schedule:

This is an on-site leadership position based in our Vernon, CA manufacturing facility. Flexibility to support production schedules, maintenance priorities, and occasional off-shift operational needs is expected.