Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

External • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

The Facilities Supervisor oversees the facility’s daily operations, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety in support of efficient ice cream manufacturing. The role supervises facilities personnel and contractors, ensures compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and manages plant waste operations to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant production environment.

The position oversees building systems, utilities, grounds, common areas, maintenance activities, work orders, supplies, and equipment. It also manages waste handling and disposal, vendor coordination, waste records, inspections, employee training, and efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling. The supervisor promotes compliance with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, environmental regulations, and company safety policies, and leads and develops facilities and waste operations personnel. The role also supports budget planning, expense control, contractor oversight, and evaluation of service and project quotes.

The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing facility and regularly involves working around other people, wet or humid areas, high noise, and mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. Some storage and production areas are cold and require cold-protective PPE; the work may involve extended standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm movements. Employees must follow food-safety hygiene requirements and wear protective gear. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The stated annual pay range is $90,000–$95,000, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay, and variable annual bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; and a 401(k) plan with employer match and annual contribution. Visa sponsorship and immigration support are not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of facilities, maintenance, or operations supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of building systems, facility maintenance practices, and waste management operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or consumer packaged goods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS systems.
• Experience working in refrigerated or cold-storage manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Knowledge of wastewater systems and environmental compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily facility operations, including building systems, utilities, grounds, and common areas.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities for facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with internal maintenance teams and external contractors.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and facility-related projects.
• Maintain inventory of facility supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment transfers across Froneri U.S. West Coast sites as needed.
• Oversee daily waste handling, storage, segregation, and disposal activities.
• Ensure waste management complies with environmental regulations, company policies, and food-safety standards.
• Coordinate waste pickups with approved vendors and service providers.
• Monitor waste compactors, balers, containers, recycling equipment, and related systems.
• Ensure proper disposal of food waste, packaging, cardboard, plastics, pallets, and other plant-generated waste.
• Maintain required waste management records, manifests, and documentation.
• Inspect waste room areas for cleanliness, pest prevention, and GMP compliance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Train employees on waste segregation and disposal procedures.
• Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, environmental regulations, and company safety policies.
• Conduct facility safety inspections and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Participate in safety audits, food-safety audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure facility areas remain clean, organized, and ready for inspection.
• Investigate facility-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response readiness for facility-related situations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop facilities and waste operations personnel.
• Schedule work assignments and ensure adequate staffing coverage.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee training and development initiatives.
• Assist with facility budget planning and expense control.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, waste disposal providers, and service companies.
• Review contractor performance and ensure compliance with plant requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes for facility services and improvement projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay, and annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED