Maintenance Supervisor

Our Home•Conover, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together. We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home... We have Growth Mindsets : We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally. We embrace Integrity & Accountability : We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions. We Push the Boundaries : We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't. We believe that we are Stronger Together : Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together . Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks. Our Home is seeking an experienced and driven Maintenance Supervisor to lead all equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and facility engineering functions across our Conover location. In this critical role, you will ensure that all production equipment, utilities, and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food industry standards. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional leaders, champion continuous improvement, and guide a skilled maintenance team to support world‑class manufacturing performance. If you excel in fast‑paced environments, enjoy building strong technical systems, and are passionate about developing people, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

3-5 years of maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing or other regulated production environments.
Strong knowledge of processing and packaging equipment, utilities (boilers, compressed air), and automation systems.
Knowledge of CBM (condition-based monitoring) and FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis).
Hands-on knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, HVAC, and PLC troubleshooting.
Experience managing regulatory compliance in FDA/USDA-regulated facilities.
Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Experience with FIIX systems and reliability‑centered maintenance practices.
High energy, initiative, and ability to drive results with limited guidance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and support execution of the plant’s preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure production equipment, utilities, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to support production schedules.
Lead front‑line troubleshooting efforts and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
Provide daily and weekly downtime reports for equipment and maintenance generated downtime
Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
Ensure accurate equipment histories, work orders, and maintenance documentation are maintained in the CMMS.
Responsible for tracking progress toward timely work order completions
Support reliability‑centered maintenance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Review equipment data and provide input on equipment care strategies and improvements.
Ensure maintenance activities align with all food safety and regulatory requirements including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA and facility sanitation policies.
Partner with Quality and Sanitation teams to align maintenance activities with plant operations.
Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation, equipment condition, and compliance.
Oversee contractor work to ensure adherence to plant safety, food safety, and maintenance standards.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing maintenance team, reinforcing accountability, skill growth, and safety ownership.
Assist with employee training, shift scheduling, task assignment, and performance feedback.
Responsible for conducting weekly maintenance department meetings regarding to cover department updates
Build a positive culture that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance leadership to support daily operations.
Assist with monitoring maintenance labor, spare parts usage, and departmental expenses.
Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and manage vendor relationships.
Identify cost‑effective maintenance solutions while maintaining safety and equipment reliability.
Responsible to follow all safety rules and work safely at all times.
Responsible to identify and resolve any safety issues with plant leadership team.
Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and SQF standards.
Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.