Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

North Coast Seafoods • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor at North Coast Seafoods oversees and coordinates daily maintenance activities across the company’s production and shipping facilities in Boston. Acting as the connection between the Maintenance & Facilities Manager and Maintenance Technicians, the supervisor helps keep equipment and facility systems operating efficiently to support production. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting and repair with managing maintenance personnel, prioritizing work, and ensuring preventive maintenance programs are carried out. The supervisor also promotes accountability, safety, and efficiency within the team.

Requirements

• A BA in facilities management or a related qualification in management, engineering, or business, or relevant progressive leadership work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations or facilities management.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance and manufacturing.
• OSHA-10 certification.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience with conveyor systems, refrigeration units, electrical troubleshooting, and motor replacements.
• Ability to lead and develop maintenance team members and foster accountability and growth.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven maintenance planning, equipment diagnosis, repair, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to manage priorities and complex work and multitask effectively.
• Ability to understand and improve performance, efficiency, and product yield.
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations.
• Understanding of OSHA, FDA, and USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds and work up to a 10-hour workday, standing or walking most of the day.
• Ability to perform single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions and around FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and in refrigerators at 30–32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and weekends when needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives or box cutters, forklifts, and pallet jacks.

Nice To Haves

• CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certificate.
• Food industry experience; seafood or meat processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and support maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely.
• Oversee and implement routine preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues involving food processing and packaging equipment.
• Train maintenance staff in best practices, safety procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Keep production machinery, refrigeration systems, conveyor belts, and electrical components in good working condition.
• Coordinate with production supervisors to minimize disruptions caused by equipment failures and maintenance work.
• Enforce safety regulations and compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards in a seafood manufacturing environment.
• Maintain records of parts, tools, and equipment and ensure supplies are available for timely repairs.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, work orders, and repairs to track trends and equipment performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage for full-time benefit-eligible employees.
• Vacation for full-time benefit-eligible employees.
• 401(k) for full-time benefit-eligible employees.
• Access to seafood at cost.
• Inclusive work environment and opportunities for growth and long-term employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager