Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd shifts (Food Manufacturing)

Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd & 3rd shifts (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Peru, Indiana

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 bonus

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead troubleshooting and solve complex equipment/process issues
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring team members
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift, including weekends or extended hours as needed
  
  

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring all plant systems operate at peak efficiency. You will oversee maintenance teams and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize downtime
• Develop and implement maintenance systems such as PM, PdM, TPM, SOPs, and safety programs
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide both immediate fixes and long-term solutions
• Track and report maintenance performance using KPIs (OEE, reliability, vendor performance, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and plant standards
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory
• Foster a strong team culture through coaching, development, and leadership
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced technical expertise in:
• Ammonia refrigeration systems
• High-pressure boilers
• Compressed air systems
• PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems, work orders, and inventory systems
• Strong leadership capabilities including conflict resolution, delegation, and change management
• Bilingual skills are a plus
  
  

What You Bring:

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and accountability
• A leadership style that builds respect, trust, and performance
  
  

This is an opportunity to step into a critical leadership role where your impact on operations, efficiency, and team performance will be highly visible.