Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

A fast-growing manufacturer in the food industry is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations in a high-volume Ready-to-Eat (RTE) facility. This role will oversee maintenance technicians, drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and support production uptime.

What You'll Do

Lead, train, and schedule maintenance technicians in a 24/5 or 24/7 production environment

Oversee preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime

Support plant leadership on capital projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement

Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance (USDA, OSHA, HACCP, GMPs)

Partner with Production, Sanitation, Safety and Quality teams to optimize processes

Ensure proper machine reliability for slicers, grinders, packaging & RTE equipment

What You Bring

Minimum 2+ years as a Maintenance Supervisor in food or beverage manufacturing

Strong experience with production equipment (preferably RTE/meat processing)

Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and OSHA standards

Ability to lead teams, train technicians, and drive accountability

Mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting a plus

Why Candidates Consider This Role

Join a growing company with stable demand in the food industry

Opportunity to make improvements, mentor a team, and influence maintenance direction

Work with leadership that invests in people, technology, and continuous improvement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.