Job Description

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

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