Maintenance Supervisor (1156393)

The Judge Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Maintenance Supervisor in Salt Lake City to lead a team of technicians for safe, reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, develop staff, and coordinate cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities include safety adherence, coaching, and stakeholder collaboration to improve reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or processing environments preferred.
• Technical training or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to achieve objectives.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment that supports engagement and productivity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Production, and other departments.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance personnel, contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans aligned with reliability goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, external trainers, and vendors to maintain current practices.
• Support equipment reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Reliability engineering

Team development

Safety leadership

Communication

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Technical training or certification in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics/Electrical Technology

Tools

Electrical systems & controls

VFDs

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical equipment

Reading schematics

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Salary

$75,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually

$75,000 - $100,000

Shift

1st, 4am - 4:30pm. Tuesday - Saturday and Every other Wednesday

Industry

Food Manufacturer

Job Type

Direct hire, full time. *Must be US citizen or Green card holder*

Qualification / Experience Requirements

• Manufacturing experience required, preferably food or beverage manufacturing.*

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility assets. This role focuses on employee development, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to and enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to achieve operational and performance objectives.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment that supports employee engagement and productivity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Production, and other functional departments.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance personnel, contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Manage spare parts inventory and partner with inventory control or storeroom personnel to ensure parts availability.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans aligned with organizational reliability goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, external trainers, and vendors to maintain current maintenance practices and technologies.
• Support equipment reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and assist employees in establishing professional development goals.
• Administer attendance policies and employee timekeeping processes.
• Address and resolve workplace conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in emergency response activities, including incident response, first aid administration (when trained), and facility emergency procedures.
• Support organizational initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, certification, or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and provide clear direction to others.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to:
• Electrical systems and controls
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Pneumatic systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Mechanical equipment
• Reading technical drawings and schematics
• Welding and fabrication
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to balance equipment reliability, maintenance priorities, and operational requirements.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to onboard and train new employees effectively.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Results-oriented approach with a high degree of accountability.
• Strong analytical skills, including data collection, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Understanding of risk management principles and their application in maintenance operations.