Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hours: 40 hours per week + 10 hours overtime expected.

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Direct-Hire, Full-Time

OVERVIEW:

An international food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its plants in Los Angeles. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all production equipment.

This role requires strong industrial electrical expertise, PLC programming, and production automation systems knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader available to work weekends and holidays and have excellent technical skills, particularly in electrical systems and automation, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT ARE LIMITED TO:

Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and manage a team of maintenance technicians, promoting a cooperative and productive work atmosphere.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Oversee and conduct advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and automation equipment.

PLC Management: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs to ensure optimal performance of automated production systems.

Preventive Maintenance: Create and implement preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

Task Management: Assign and prioritize maintenance tasks, ensuring timely and accurate completion of work orders.

Equipment Installation: Coordinate and supervise the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.

Safety Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.

Reliability and Efficiency: Lead initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, improve production processes, and reduce downtime.

Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including electrical schematics, PLC programs, and equipment logs. Generate reports on maintenance performance and metrics.

Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support manufacturing objectives and resolve technical issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5 years of industrial machine maintenance experience required.

Food manufacturing equipment maintenance experience required.

Supervisory experience is required.

Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Bonus

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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