Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Cedar's Foods; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc. in Ward Hill, MA is hiring a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and ensure equipment reliability. You will drive preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and support continuous improvement on second shift.

We value teamwork, safety, and hands-on problem solving. The ideal candidate has 4+ years’ manufacturing maintenance experience, leadership experience, and knowledge of mechanical systems, PLCs, and CMMS.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food industry preferred).
• Experience leading or supervising a maintenance team strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, fabrication, PLCs, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CMMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities during the 2nd shift.
• Ensure completion of preventive maintenance and timely repairs of machinery.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and hands-on assistance as needed.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, OSHA, LOTO, and other safety and regulatory protocols.
• Monitor equipment performance and keep accurate records of work performed.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis to reduce recurring issues.
• Support team development and performance feedback in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager and HR.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Mechanical/PLCs

Reading schematics

MS Office/CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join Our Team at Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods!

If you’re searching for a workplace that values authenticity, teamwork, and passion, you’ve come to the right place. Cedar’s is a family-owned business right here in Ward Hill, MA, that specializes in creating delicious Mediterranean foods with our original family recipes. We believe in knowing and doing better for our community, employees, and world through our passion for authentic flavor. We invite you to join our family and experience a welcoming culture that fosters togetherness, passion, and originality. We offer a great work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead and support our technical maintenance team. This role is key to ensuring equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance during second shift operations. You’ll develop technician skills, promote safety, and help drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities during the 2nd shift.
• Ensure completion of preventive maintenance and timely repairs of machinery.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and hands-on assistance as needed.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, OSHA, LOTO, and other safety and regulatory protocols.
• Monitor equipment performance and keep accurate records of work performed.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis to reduce recurring issues.
• Support team development and performance feedback in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager and HR.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food industry preferred).
• Experience leading or supervising a maintenance team strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, fabrication, PLCs, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CMMS experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk on concrete for extended periods.
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise requiring hearing protection
• Able to balance while ascending/descending ladders and scaffolding using safety procedures
• Able to twist, bend, lay, kneel, reach, and crouch at elevated and ground levels
• Vision abilities include: close, distant, and color vision
• Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quickly Employee will be exposed to variable air temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, high locations, vibration, chemicals

Shift:

2nd Shift

Work Location:

In-person at our Haverhill, MA facility

Local Candidates Strongly Preferred:

We are currently considering applicants who reside within commuting distance. Relocation assistance is not provided at this time.

Be a part of the family and team!

Cedars Mediterranean Foods, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Pre-employment screening is required for all positions. Cedars is an E-Verify Employer.