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Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing / Production Lines - 2nd Shift
Position Overview
B&W Quality Growers is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our Manufacturing / Production Line Maintenance Team on 2nd shift.
This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations within a fast-paced, food-grade production environment. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead technicians, prioritize work, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain safe, efficient plant operations.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with hands-on industrial maintenance experience who can manage people, production demands, and equipment performance simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead shift maintenance technicians supporting live production lines
- Assign, prioritize, and monitor corrective and preventive maintenance tasks
- Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Oversee installation, replacement, and commissioning of motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, PLC systems, and related equipment
- Ensure rapid response to downtime events and drive root cause analysis
- Support production startups, shutdowns, and seasonal commissioning
- Review and manage CMMS work orders for accuracy, completion, and reporting
- Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, and regulatory standards
- Train and develop technicians to strengthen overall team capability
- Coordinate with Production, Sanitation, and Operations leadership to align maintenance priorities
Qualifications & Technical Experience
Education & Experience
- 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or food-grade production environments
- 2 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Formal industrial maintenance training, certification, or technical degree required
Technical Expertise
- Strong mechanical knowledge including motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, chains, and drive systems
- Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills (3-phase power, controls, panels, sensors)
- Strong working knowledge of PLCs and VFD systems (Allen Bradley preferred)
- PLC diagnostics experience required; programming experience preferred
- Hands-on experience with:
- Ammonia refrigeration systems
- Air and refrigeration compressors
- Boilers and HVAC systems
- Industrial conveyor and belt systems
- Industrial ice machines
Leadership Expectations
- Ability to manage and motivate a technical team in a production-driven environment
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure
- Commitment to accountability, safety, and operational reliability
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with supervisory responsibilities
- Focus on continuous improvement and equipment performance optimization
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Industrial manufacturing setting
- Exposure to cold storage environments (32–40°F), indoor production areas, and outdoor conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods
- Occasional travel between facilities as needed