Maintenance Supervisor - Food Processing & Compliance Leader

Foster Farms; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 81,450 - 101,825; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations for Processing in the Prepared Foods Division. You will supervise maintenance staff, ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and efficient, and meet production and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, SAP record-keeping, collaboration with Operations, QA, Sanitation, and Engineering, and responsibility for preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, and adherence to USDA, GMP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in industrial maintenance, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment preferred.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements, grievances, and labor relations preferred.
• Experience in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA, GMP, HACCP, environmental, and food safety requirements.
• Experience using SAP or other CMMS.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and automated production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations supporting Processing in Prepared Foods Division.
• Maintain accurate SAP records: work orders, preventive maintenance, repairs, downtime.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, Sanitation, and Engineering to support schedules and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements (LOTO, confined space, hot work).
• Uphold USDA, GMP, HACCP and environmental standards; manage lubricants, chemicals, allergens, tools, and debris.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance staff; operate in a union environment with HR/leadership.
• Manage maintenance labor, parts inventory, and spending to support production.
• Conduct end-of-shift reviews to verify completed work and readiness for sanitation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Foster Farms in California is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations for Processing in the Prepared Foods Division. You will supervise maintenance staff, ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and efficient, and meet production and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, SAP record-keeping, collaboration with Operations, QA, Sanitation, and Engineering, and responsibility for preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, and adherence to USDA, GMP,