Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift)

Nationally Ranked Food Company / Family Culture

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Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly two decades ago and based in Hillside, NJ, with other offices and manufacturing facilities across Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Tennessee, and Georgia, we are a leading North American supplier of fats, oils, and sauces serving Foodservice, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets. We operate multiple large-scale manufacturing facilities and are committed to building a progressive workplace that values safety, employee development, and operational excellence. Our team-driven culture focuses on continuous improvement, reliability, and meeting ambitious business goals through collaboration and innovation.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Stable, Established Manufacturing Organization
• Multi-Plant Operational Exposure
• Leadership Growth & Development Opportunities
• Safety-Focused Culture
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Wellness programs and resources
• Fitness reimbursement options
• Voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage

Financial & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance (company-paid and optional)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel to support full manufacturing operations
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis execution and OSHA compliance
• Perform and oversee mechanical, electrical, pipefitting, and rigging duties
• Execute and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Prioritize and assign shift resources effectively
• Train employees on safety, operational procedures, and equipment best practices
• Drive root cause analysis and troubleshooting initiatives
• Maintain GMP standards and eliminate environmental and safety hazards
• Analyze maintenance performance and implement efficiency improvements
• Maintain documentation and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with management to improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and OEE
• Maintain discipline, morale, and employee development within assigned shift
• Utilize CMMS and ensure documentation accuracy
• Work from schematics, diagrams, and technical prints
• Support emergency and scheduled repairs
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications - Needed

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of technical maintenance experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or process environments
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience or strong background in food manufacturing maintenance, GMP compliance, and safety standards
• Strong background in preventive maintenance systems and root cause troubleshooting
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, CMMS systems, and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills and ability to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays

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