Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Hirebridge; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their Fort Wayne facility. The role involves overseeing daily equipment maintenance, directing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in industrial maintenance and strong leadership skills, with a focus on productivity and equipment reliability.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Relocation assistance

Annual merit-based increases

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in industrial maintenance, with at least two in a leadership role.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team, set daily priorities, and enforce policies.
• Schedule work and manage budgets.
• Ensure a safe work environment and perform safety inspections.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Location: Omaha, NE | Type: Full Time | Department: Maintenance-General

Company Overview

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Frusion Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility offers a clean, well-lit, highly automated environment with opportunities for career growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Relocation assistance (equivalent to one month's salary)
• Annual merit-based increases
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily equipment maintenance and directs Maintenance Technicians, Blow Mold Operation, and Process Controls. Focus areas include maintenance programs, productivity, and downtime reduction. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and compliance with food safety standards such as GFSI (SQF) and HACCP.

Hours of Work

06:00am-4:00pm; days vary based on maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team, set daily priorities, and enforce policies.
• Schedule work and manage budgets.
• Maintain maintenance records and interpret downtime reports.
• Ensure a safe work environment, perform safety inspections, and investigate incidents.
• Administer plant maintenance functions and ensure proper supplies and tools are available.
• Resolve technical issues and oversee equipment maintenance and upgrades.
• Maintain logs, follow SOPs, and handle administrative tasks.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum five years in industrial maintenance, with at least two in a leadership role.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing, familiar with GMP and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs, and communication systems.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance and financial aspects of maintenance.

Skills and Attributes

• Adaptability to changing needs.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexibility for on-call duties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attendance during scheduled hours is required.
• Preferred: SAP experience, time-keeping skills.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, bending, and manual handling.
• Occasional sitting, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Lifting up to 20-50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Work hours vary; exposure to loud noises on the production floor.

LALA US is an Equal Opportunity Employer.