Senior Maintenance Supervisor

LE2 See’s Candies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

See’s Candies is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations with a focus on equipment reliability, TPM, Lean manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other departments to maximize production uptime and ensure reliable facility assets.

The position offers a pay range of $130k–$170k annually, with base pay varying by market location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

• Senior Maintenance Supervisor with focus on equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Leads maintenance personnel and partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other departments to maximize equipment availability and OEE.
• Drives transition from reactive maintenance to planned, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance while overseeing maintenance planning, CMMS utilization, reliability initiatives, maintenance budgets, contractors, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facility systems.
• Develop and maintain reliability-based maintenance strategies using preventive, predictive, condition-based, and planned maintenance.
• Establish equipment priorities based on criticality, safety, quality, production requirements, and business risk.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify chronic failures and opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Develop equipment criticality assessments and appropriate maintenance strategies.
• Partner with Operations to implement TPM and autonomous maintenance practices.
• Ensure effective shift handoffs and communication of equipment conditions, open work, and reliability risks.
• Lead implementation of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support improvement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reducing downtime, speed losses, and quality-related equipment losses.
• Utilize the Six Big Losses methodology to identify and eliminate equipment-related losses.
• Lead or participate in RCA, 5-Why, FMEA, Kaizen, and other structured problem-solving activities.
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Ensure accurate CMMS use for work orders, PMs, equipment history, labor, parts, and downtime tracking.
• Monitor PM/compliance and backlog; analyze CMMS data for failure trends and cost drivers.
• Develop business justifications and cost-benefit analyses for major repairs, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements.

Job description

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e‑commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance operations with a strong focus on equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role leads maintenance personnel and partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other departments to maximize equipment availability, minimize unplanned downtime, improve OEE, and ensure reliable operation of production and facility assets. The Senior Maintenance Supervisor will drive the transition from reactive maintenance to a planned, preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance culture while overseeing maintenance planning, CMMS utilization, reliability initiatives, maintenance budgets, contractors, and capital projects.

The pay range for this position is expected to be $130k-$170k annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description

Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facility systems.
• Develop and maintain reliability‑based maintenance strategies using preventive, predictive, condition‑based, and planned maintenance.
• Establish equipment priorities based on criticality, safety, quality, production requirements, and business risk.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify chronic failures and opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Develop equipment criticality assessments and appropriate maintenance strategies.
• Partner with Operations to implement TPM and autonomous maintenance practices.
• Ensure effective shift handoffs and communication of equipment conditions, open work, and reliability risks.

TPM, Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Lead implementation of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support improvement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reducing downtime, speed losses, and quality‑related equipment losses.
• Utilize the Six Big Losses methodology to identify and eliminate equipment‑related losses.
• Lead or participate in RCA, 5‑Why, FMEA, Kaizen, and other structured problem‑solving activities.
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.

CMMS & Maintenance Planning

• Ensure accurate and effective use of the CMMS for work orders, PMs, equipment history, labor, parts, and downtime tracking.
• Partner with the Maintenance Planner to maintain an effective planned work schedule and backlog.
• Monitor PM compliance, schedule compliance, planned versus unplanned work, backlog, and emergency maintenance.
• Utilize CMMS data to identify failure trends, cost drivers, and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Ensure quality documentation of completed maintenance work and equipment history.

Budget & Cost Management

• Develop, manage, and monitor the maintenance department's annual operating budget.
• Monitor labor, parts, contractors, repairs, and other maintenance‑related expenditures.
• Analyze budget variances and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Develop business justifications and cost‑benefit analyses for major repairs, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements.

Capital Projects

• Lead and/or provide maintenance oversight for capital projects, equipment installations, upgrades, and major repairs.
• Participate in project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, equipment selection, and contractor management.
• Ensure Maintenance is involved in equipment selection to address reliability, maintainability, safety, utilities, spare parts, and lifecycle costs.
• Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, startup, and equipment acceptance activities.
• Ensure new equipment is properly incorporated into the CMMS with PMs, spare parts, manuals, drawings, and maintenance procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, develop, and hold maintenance personnel accountable for safety, quality, reliability, and performance.
• Assign daily work and ensure employees have the tools, parts, information, and resources necessary to safely complete assigned work.
• Develop technical training and cross‑training programs for maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with food safety, GMP, food security, environmental, electrical, and mechanical requirements.
• Ensure proper LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, confined space, hot work, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality, environmental, and equipment failures.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Reliability Mindset: Proactively identifies equipment risks and prevents failures.
• Continuous Improvement: Drives improvements in safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Business Acumen: Understands the relationship between equipment reliability, production performance, and business results.
• Data Driven: Uses CMMS and maintenance data to make informed decisions
• Leadership: Develops employees, establishes accountability, and builds a high‑performance team.
• Problem Solving: Uses structured methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable
• Project Management: Effectively manages scope, budget, schedule, resources, and contractors.
• Communication: Clearly communicates priorities, risks, equipment conditions, and project status.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of results and follows initiatives through completion.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing production and business requirements.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

See's is an EOE

See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

Welcome to See's Candies where every career choice is as delightful as our candy! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, you've come to the right place to satisfy your career cravings. From crafting irresistible confections to spreading joy to customers, every role at See's Candies is a chance to make a difference and leave a lasting impression.

Like a Box of Chocolates, we believe that variety is the spice of life, and it takes many unique individuals working together to reach our common goals. At See's, teamwork is the secret ingredient. For over 100 years, See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way; helping to make the world a sweeter place, one piece of candy at a time. See's has grown from one shop to over 240 shops across America, plus a flourishing online store, without ever compromising on the best tasting, highest quality candy around.