Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Security Properties is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 1st shift at our food manufacturing plant. You will lead a team of technicians, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure equipment reliability and safety.

You will collaborate with production, manage spare parts, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement while delivering clear daily shift handoffs to management. Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with vendors—setting up and managing in plant.
• Depth of knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems.
• CMMS experience.
• SAP or other large ERP experience preferred.
• Project management skillset is a benefit.
• Strong personal safety experience.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of industrial equipment and PLCs.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians in preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to minimize downtime and ensure efficient production processes.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address issues.
• Train and develop maintenance staff and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history and spare parts inventory.
• Enforce safety protocols to create a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with procurement to source spare parts and supplies.
• Provide daily shift handoffs to oncoming shift and maintenance management, including issues, status, and timelines.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Tools

SAP

CMMS

PLC knowledge

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor – 1st shift (Hours: Roughly 4:45am – 1:45pm) will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations within our food manufacturing plant. This role requires a strong leader with excellent technical skills, the ability to manage a team, and a commitment to ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians in performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on production equipment and machinery.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure minimal downtime and efficient production processes.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential issues before they elevate.
• Train and develop maintenance staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history and spare parts inventory.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to create a secure work environment.
• Collaborate with the procurement department to source and purchase necessary spare parts and supplies.
• Provide a comprehensive shift handoff to oncoming shift and the maintenance management team, both orally and in writing on a daily basis at the end of each shift. Include issues throughout the shift, status, and expected timeline to return to production.
• Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities an provide suggestions to improve methods and processes.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Maintenance leadership experience required
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with vendors-setting up and managing in plant
• Depth of knowledge in electrical and mechanical
• CMMS experience needed
• SAP experience or other large ERP experience preferred
• Project management skillset is a benefit
• Strong personal safety experience
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of industrial equipment and machinery and knowledge/understanding of PLC’s
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Food manufacturing experience is a big plus, but not required