Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift)

Jobot; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Multi-Plant Exposure

Leadership Development

Safety-Focused Culture

Wellness programs and resources

Fitness reimbursement

Accident & critical illness coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot, based in Hillside, NJ, is a nationally ranked food company with a family culture. We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and develop a team across our multi-plant operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing.

The role requires strong experience in food manufacturing maintenance, GMP, and safety, with opportunities for leadership growth and exposure to large-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of technical maintenance experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or process environments.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience or strong background in food manufacturing maintenance, GMP compliance, and safety standards.
• Strong background in preventive maintenance systems and root cause troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CMMS systems, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel to support full manufacturing operations
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis execution and OSHA compliance
• Perform and oversee mechanical, electrical, pipefitting, and rigging duties
• Execute and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Prioritize and assign shift resources effectively
• Train employees on safety, operational procedures, and equipment best practices
• Drive root cause analysis and troubleshooting initiatives
• Maintain GMP standards and eliminate environmental and safety hazards
• Analyze maintenance performance and implement efficiency improvements
• Maintain documentation and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with management to improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and OEE
• Maintain discipline, morale, and employee development within assigned shift
• Utilize CMMS and ensure documentation accuracy
• Work from schematics, diagrams, and technical prints
• Support emergency and scheduled repairs
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Root cause analysis

Safety & GMP

Troubleshooting

Shift management

Training & coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Outlook

Job description

• Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization

Job Details

Nationally Ranked Food Company / Family Culture

Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded nearly two decades ago and based in Hillside, NJ, with other offices and manufacturing facilities across Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, we are a leading North American supplier of fats, oils, and sauces serving Foodservice, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets. We operate multiple large-scale manufacturing facilities and are committed to building a progressive workplace that values safety, employee development, and operational excellence. Our team-driven culture focuses on continuous improvement, reliability, and meeting ambitious business goals through collaboration and innovation.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization
• Multi-Plant Operational Exposure
• Leadership Growth & Development Opportunities
• Safety-Focused Culture
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Wellness programs and resources
• Fitness reimbursement options
• Voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage

Financial & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance (company-paid and optional)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel to support full manufacturing operations
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis execution and OSHA compliance
• Perform and oversee mechanical, electrical, pipefitting, and rigging duties
• Execute and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Prioritize and assign shift resources effectively
• Train employees on safety, operational procedures, and equipment best practices
• Drive root cause analysis and troubleshooting initiatives
• Maintain GMP standards and eliminate environmental and safety hazards
• Analyze maintenance performance and implement efficiency improvements
• Maintain documentation and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Collaborate with management to improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and OEE
• Maintain discipline, morale, and employee development within assigned shift
• Utilize CMMS and ensure documentation accuracy
• Work from schematics, diagrams, and technical prints
• Support emergency and scheduled repairs
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications – Needed

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of technical maintenance experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or process environments
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience or strong background in food manufacturing maintenance, GMP compliance, and safety standards
• Strong background in preventive maintenance systems and root cause troubleshooting
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, CMMS systems, and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills and ability to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.