What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at National Beverage Corp?
Position Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the day-to-day maintenance activities in our beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all production equipment, machinery, and facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and reliable condition to support continuous high-quality production. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who prioritizes safety, preventive maintenance, and team development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the day-to-day maintenance activities in our beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all production equipment, machinery, and facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and reliable condition to support continuous high-quality production. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who prioritizes safety, preventive maintenance, and team development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians on all shifts
- Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) programs on production lines, conveyors, fillers, packaging equipment, and facility systems
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment quickly to minimize downtime
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, GMPs, and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF)
- Coordinate with production supervisors to schedule maintenance around production needs
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, parts inventory, and work orders
- Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians on technical skills and safety procedures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
- Monitor and manage department budget and spending on parts/supplies
- Perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment issues
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (beverage, food, or CPG industry strongly preferred)
- Minimum 1 years of supervisory or lead experience
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and packaging equipment
- Working knowledge of PLCs, electrical systems, and basic welding/fabrication is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Must be available for flexible hours, including nights and weekends when needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
- Exposure to moderate noise levels and varying temperatures