Plant Maintenance Supervisor – 24/7 Factory Lead

Dawn Foods Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K + company match

10 paid company holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dawn Foods Ltd. in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at the production facility, ensuring equipment reliability and safe plant operations.

You will manage up to 15 union technicians, coordinate contractor support, and drive preventative maintenance programs while upholding GMP and food safety standards.

This onsite role requires a day shift with flexibility for off-hours to support 24/7 operations and urgent maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related discipline with 1 year of supervision, or 5+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members.
• Ability to monitor and improve maintenance performance metrics.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and facilitate maintenance activities for machines, tools, and equipment.
• Manage proactive maintenance and keep machinery in safe condition.
• Support 24/7 operations and off-shift needs as required.
• Lead the maintenance staff, manage training and discipline.
• Administer maintenance budget and capital projects.
• Ensure GMP and food safety practices are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive work style

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field or 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dawn Foods Ltd. in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at the production facility, ensuring equipment reliability and safe plant operations.

You will manage up to 15 union technicians, coordinate contractor support, and drive preventative maintenance programs while upholding GMP and food safety standards.

This onsite role requires a day shift with flexibility for off-hours to support 24/7 operations and urgent maintenance needs.