Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Puratos; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical coverage starts first of month

Fully vested 401(k) matching

Paid time off: 5+ weeks in first year

Life coaching and onsite health exams

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

Puratos USA, headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team, promote safety, and maximize equipment reliability across manufacturing operations. You will partner with production to implement preventive maintenance, manage capital projects, and optimize CMMS usage.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance leadership in a manufacturing setting, preferably in food FDA-regulated environments, with strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience, ideally in the food industry.
• Proven ability to analyze data and drive root-cause solutions for equipment reliability.
• Experience with CMMS systems and plant capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the maintenance team.
• Foster a continuous improvement environment and root-cause analysis for issues.
• Manage maintenance requests, assign work orders, and monitor metrics (PM, schedule attainment, backlog, OEE).
• Develop and implement CMMS processes to track maintenance work and prevent defects.
• Ensure SQF and quality standard compliance; maintain plant safety programs.
• Manage utilities maintenance (air systems, boilers, water treatment) and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety culture

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Location USA - National Hwy, Pennsauken (NJ)- Puratos US HQ Campus

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the maintenance team. They will promote a strong safety culture while leveraging diagnostic and technical skills to maximize efficiency and output of plant machinery and equipment for the manufacturing facility. They will partner closely with the production team to do preventative maintenance work and identify potential issues with equipment. Responsible for the site utilities & manufacturing equipment maintenance with theoverall goal of improving productivity, food safety systems, overall plant reliability while minimizing labor and overhead costs. Manage and collaborate with cross-functional team and insure the highest levels of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all maintenance project work.

What You Bring

At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience ideally in the food industry and handons experience with preventative maintenance, optimization of CMMS systems and being a key player with plant capital projects .

Primary Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of the maintenance team

Foster a continuous improvement environment for problem resolution by analyzing data; investigating the root cause of issues; identifying solutions; recommending action(s) to improve equipment reliability

Manage maintenance requests and work orders, assigning work orders to the mechanic technicians

Responsible for delivering on metrics such as schedule attainment, PM attainment, backlog, budget, OEE downtime improvements

Evaluate and document operations, work area design, process flow and work methods for improved efficiency

Manage and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors

Lead and optimize the plant CMMS system in the effort of tracking maintenance work, automatically generating preventative maintenance requests and ensure the system works in compliance with quality standards and plant procedures

Develop, maintain, and implement departmental procedures in compliance with SQF

Identify critical spare parts, assist with spare parts ordering process and inventory

Key contributor for plant capital projects

Identify department training needs and develop training programs to fill the gaps. Utilize OEM resources to coordinate equipment-specific training

Manage and maintain the utilities (air compressor, air dryer, water softener, boiler, steam generator, clarifier, cooling units, etc.)

Manage required utility measurements (chemical measurements, pressure monitoring, etc.) and act when any deviation occurs

Monitor team member productivity and delivery regular feedback and performance assessments

Proficiently manage the budgeted cost lines including labor, supplies, materials, in their corresponding software and ERP systems

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance leadership experience, with preference in the food (FDA regulated environment)industry

Experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment

Must be proficient with using computer systems and can learn maintenance software applications (SAP)

Strong planning and execution skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment

Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 55 lbs (occasionally up to 75 lbs), and occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling.

Environmental conditions may include working at heights, exposure to machinery, noise, extreme temperatures, dust, and fumes.

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

Compensation

Compensation for this role is salary and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical salary range between $75,000 - $107,813/year.

This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to 10%. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.

Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period

Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions

Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year

Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses

Lifestyle Spending Account

"If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA

At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.