Maintenance Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Seafood Plant

North Coast Sea-Foods Corp.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Seafoods Corp. in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance in production and shipping facilities, bridging the Maintenance & Facilities Manager with technicians to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety, and effective leadership of a skilled team to maximize uptime and ensure GMP, OSHA, and FDA compliance in a seafood manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires BA in facilities management or related qualification and leadership experience.
• 5+ years in operations/facilities management.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance and manufacturing.
• OSHA-10 certification required; CFM certificate a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Seafood/food processing experience is a plus.
• Experience with conveyors, refrigeration units, electrical troubleshooting, and motor replacements.
• Ability to lead and develop maintenance team; strong project management and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance personnel, ensuring efficient and safe work.
• Oversee routine preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues on equipment.
• Train maintenance staff on best practices, safety procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ensure production machinery, refrigeration, conveyors and electrical components are in optimal condition.
• Coordinate with production to minimize disruptions from maintenance work.
• Enforce safety regulations and GMP, OSHA, FDA, and USDA standards in seafood manufacturing.
• Maintain records of parts, tools, and equipment and log maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Supervisory skills

Education

BA in facilities management or related qualification

CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certificate

OSHA-10 certification

Seafood/food processing experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

North Coast Seafoods Corp. in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance in production and shipping facilities, bridging the Maintenance & Facilities Manager with technicians to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety, and effective leadership of a skilled team to maximize uptime and ensure GMP, OSHA, and FDA compliance in a seafood manufacturing environment.