Maintenance Supervisor, Food Packaging & GMP Leader

B&G Foods; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor for our Ankeny, Iowa plant to lead the maintenance department, oversee capital projects, and ensure continuous, cost‑effective operations.

The role requires 5–7 years in engineering and maintenance with at least 4 years in supervision, experience in consumer food packaging, and strong skills in planning, safety, and GMP compliance. Proficiency in Word/Excel; JD Edwards a plus.

Qualifications

• Total Yrs. of Experience: 5 to 7 years.
• Six years of experience in engineering and maintenance, including four years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in consumer food products and food packaging. Apprenticeship in one or more maintenance areas.
• Functional experience in the use of Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards is a plus.
• Minimum Formal Education: Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and capital projects at the Ankeny Plant.
• Staff, schedule the maintenance department as appropriate, and ensure its effectiveness through training.
• Maintain a positive labor relations environment with subordinate personnel.
• Analyze production processes and methods.
• Recommend and implement changes and new programs that improve costs.
• Provide monthly summaries to the management of maintenance performance and capital project updates.
• Maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility.
• Provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Enforce GMP rules and guidelines.
• Identify and communicate food safety issues; lead and influence food safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

B&G Foods is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor for our Ankeny, Iowa plant to lead the maintenance department, oversee capital projects, and ensure continuous, cost‑effective operations.

The role requires 5–7 years in engineering and maintenance with at least 4 years in supervision, experience in consumer food packaging, and strong skills in planning, safety, and GMP compliance. Proficiency in Word/Excel; JD Edwards a plus.