Production Maintenance Supervisor

Coastal Sunbelt Produce; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of equipment technicians in ensuring safety, uptime, and performance of production equipment. This role involves developing maintenance schedules, overseeing repairs, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of safety regulations, and experience in food processing environments. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and safety standards, all while working in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in maintenance leadership within manufacturing.
• Experience in developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for equipment.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff to achieve goals.

Skills

Maintenance Leadership

Preventive Maintenance Programs

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Technical Troubleshooting

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Ability to Operate Forklifts

Multitasking Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-Year Technical Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

CMMS Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Summary

Support a team of equipment technicians responsible for equipment safety, uptime, and performance. Perform and oversee repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance on various production equipment. Develop and maintain maintenance and calibration schedules for tools, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing. Lead activities supporting the operations team, including 5S, Lean manufacturing, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. Manage workload positively as a hands-on team player in a collaborative environment. This role also requires understanding of Quality Management Systems like SQF and GMP to ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities

1. Lead safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, FDA, etc., and work with site leadership to improve safety practices.
2. Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and performance, scheduling maintenance effectively to meet production needs.
3. Supervise, train, and coach maintenance staff to achieve equipment uptime, repairs, and production goals; assist in resolving technical issues.
4. Identify training needs and help develop programs including hands-on technical training, root cause analysis, and predictive maintenance.
5. Oversee production equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, and calibrations; coordinate with OEMs for emergency repairs.
6. Maintain shift communication to align team goals and inform about issues affecting the plant.
7. Track and report maintenance performance metrics like uptime, PM compliance, and overtime.
8. Manage department records and inventories, ensuring adequate spare parts availability.

Qualifications

Experience

• At least 3 years in maintenance leadership within manufacturing.
• Over 5 years as a maintenance mechanic in manufacturing.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs; familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout, hazard analysis, permits, and confined spaces.

Preferred

• Experience in food processing environments and knowledge of USDA, FDA, SQF standards.
• Training in diagnostic techniques like vibration, oil, ultrasonic, and thermographic testing.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.

Certificates & Skills

• Own tools required; diagnostic equipment provided.
• Training in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and food safety regulations.
• Computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with CMMS required.
• Knowledge of PLC, VFD/VSD, relay logic, welding, and cutting preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and read technical manuals.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift heavy items, operate equipment, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in hot, cold, humid, or wet environments, with exposure to mechanical parts, confined spaces, and airborne particles.
• Non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management, Manufacturing
• Industry: Wholesale