Maintenance Technical Supervisor (12 Hour Days- Rotating Weekends)

fairlife LLC; West Webster (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Wellness stipend

EAP

Life insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

L&D programs

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technical Supervisor to lead frontline maintenance on a 12‑hour shift in a 24/7 Webster, NY facility. You will direct technicians, manage work orders, and drive TPM, GMP, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable equipment and production continuity.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in maintenance, and cross‑functional coordination across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent maintenance leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience; FDA or high‑speed packaging experience preferred.
• Ability to lead in a 24/7 operation and coordinate with Operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and use of engineering documents.
• Familiarity with P&ID's, BOM's, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities during the assigned 12-hour shift with focus on safety, food safety, quality, production support, and equipment reliability.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to maintenance technicians while reinforcing fairlife values.
• Respond to breakdowns, lead troubleshooting efforts, and ensure safe, effective repairs to GMP standards.
• Ensure accurate use of D365/CMMS for work orders, labor entry, failure documentation, parts usage, and history.
• Lead shift turnover by communicating equipment status, downtime events, and priorities to incoming shift.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supply, MRO Buyer, Planners, and Reliability to ensure critical assets have safety stock and timely escalation of risks.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Utilities, Planning, Reliability, Stockroom, and Procurement to minimize downtime.
• Support TPM, autonomous maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Participate in root cause analysis for downtime, safety incidents, and quality issues; ensure corrective actions are documented.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

12-hour shift management

GMP / food safety awareness

Troubleshooting complex equipment

Cross-functional communication

Leadership in 24/7 operation

P&ID familiarity

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

D365/CMMS

Job description

Schedule

This position will initially be assigned a Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM schedule with participation in a rotating weekend on‑call requirement. Based on operational needs, the schedule may transition to a 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM rotating 2‑2‑3 shift: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. This would include every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technical Supervisor provides frontline maintenance leadership for an assigned 12‑hour shift within a 24/7 fairlife manufacturing operation. The role leads technicians, coordinates shift maintenance activities, supports safe and reliable equipment performance, and ensures strong communication between shifts and cross‑functional partners. The role balances immediate production support with long‑term reliability, TPM, food safety, and asset‑care expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and prioritize all maintenance activities during the assigned 12‑hour shift with a focus on safety, food safety, quality, production support, and equipment reliability.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to maintenance technicians while reinforcing fairlife values, accountability, urgency, and professional standards.
• Respond to breakdowns, lead troubleshooting efforts, and ensure repairs are completed safely, effectively, and to established maintenance and GMP standards.
• Ensure accurate use of D365/CMMS for work order creation, labor entry, failure documentation, parts usage, work order closure, and maintenance history.
• Lead formal shift turnover by communicating equipment status, downtime events, open work orders, ongoing repairs, parts needs, safety concerns, quality risks, and incoming‑shift priorities.
• Partner with the Maintenance Supply Supervisor, MRO Buyer, Planners, and Reliability team to ensure critical assets have appropriate safety stock, validated min/max levels, and timely escalation of stock‑out or obsolete parts risks.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Utilities, Planning, Reliability, Stockroom, and Procurement to minimize downtime, support schedule execution, and protect business continuity.
• Support TPM, autonomous maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement through floor presence, Gemba‑style observations, and action‑item follow‑up.
• Participate in root cause analysis for repeat failures, critical downtime events, safety incidents, and quality‑related maintenance issues; ensure corrective actions are documented and completed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, LOTO requirements, food safety programs, GMPs, environmental expectations, and regulatory standards.

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience and leadership capability.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience; FDA or high‑speed packaging experience preferred.
• Ability to lead in a 24/7 operation while making sound decisions in coordination with Operations.
• Possesses a strong technical aptitude for troubleshooting complex equipment and systems, using available engineering and operational documentation.
• Familiarity with P&ID's, BOM's, and Work Order System root cause analysis, reliability improvement, and critical spare parts management.
• Exhibits exceptional cross‑functional leadership capabilities, driving collaboration through communication, mentoring, and structured execution.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• 12‑hour 2/2/3 shift schedule working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Primarily plant‑floor based role requiring frequent walking, standing, and equipment inspections throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours during a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stair climbing, work around platforms, and occasional ladder use.
• Exposure to moving machinery, wet environments, noise, temperature variation, chemicals, utilities equipment, confined spaces, and energized equipment when properly controlled.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with all safety, GMP, food safety, and plant access requirements.

Food Safety Requirements

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
• Ensure maintenance work areas, tools, parts, and equipment are maintained in a sanitary condition and do not introduce foreign material, chemical, allergen, or microbiological risk.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work‑life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) with up to 9% employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work‑life support
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

Position location: Webster, NY

Reports to: Senior Maintenance Manager

Travel requirements: Minimal; occasional travel for training, vendor support, or business needs may be required.

Exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

Base pay range: $90,000 — $100,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail].