Industrial Maintenance Supervisor — USDA Production

Great Kitchens Food Manufacturing • Brockton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Be the force behind reliable production Join our Maintenance team in Brockton, MA as the Industrial Maintenance Supervisor. You’ll report to the Sr. Maintenance Manager and act as the point person ensuring equipment uptime, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced USDA-regulated facility. Why this role matters Keep operations running: plan priorities, schedule repairs/installs, and prepare equipment before production starts. Protect people and product: maintain a safe, clean plant and uphold city/fire codes and safety programs (LOTO, ladder safety, etc.). Grow skills on the floor: train techs on lifts, welding, and wastewater operations; coach cross-functional partners. Ensure continuity: coordinate in the Maintenance Supervisor’s absence and manage contractors during scheduled work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; proficiency in reading/writing/basic math.
• 5+ years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience in USDA or FDA food manufacturing.
• Self-directed, dependable, safety- and quality-minded; strong communicator (bilingual English/Spanish a plus).
• Core proficiencies Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance best practices.
• Preventive maintenance and inspection to minimize downtime.
• Broad maintenance and repair capabilities across plant equipment.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Support a 24/7 operation with flexible shifts.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods; bend and squat frequently.
• Navigate the facility and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.

Nice To Haves

• strong communicator (bilingual English/Spanish a plus).

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance plans; open and track work orders.
• Troubleshoot high-speed packaging systems (wrappers, checkweighers, cartoners, case packers, UPC barcoding, box/erector equipment, conveyors).
• Read electrical controls schematics; perform testing and repairs on 110/230/460V systems (motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit, wiring).
• Handle minor PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Rapidly respond to breakdowns; dismantle/reassemble assets for cleaning, lubrication, and corrective actions.
• Fabricate and modify parts/equipment as required.
• Collaborate openly with Maintenance, Sanitation, Production, and Logistics to resolve facility issues (lighting, plumbing, electrical).
• Escalate any quality or food safety concerns to supervision and/or QA immediately.
• Flag potential nonconformances in product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for prompt action.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees