Maintenance Supervisor - Hot-Fill Manufacturing

Rare Bird Recruiting; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a Western North Carolina food and beverage facility. The role leads maintenance technicians, troubleshoots equipment, minimizes downtime, and ensures production equipment operates safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include supervising, coaching, and supporting maintenance staff; diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues; overseeing preventive maintenance programs; and

Qualifications

• Hot-fill manufacturing experience is required.
• Industrial maintenance experience in a food/beverage environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• HS diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Work with production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, wiring, switches, and circuits (110V–480V).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Establish maintenance priorities and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Support food safety and quality requirements throughout the facility.

Skills

Hot-fill manufacturing experience

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership / supervision

Communication / problem-solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a Western North Carolina food and beverage facility. The role leads maintenance technicians, troubleshoots equipment, minimizes downtime, and ensures production equipment operates safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include supervising, coaching, and supporting maintenance staff; diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues; overseeing preventive maintenance programs; and