Maintenance Supervisor – Food Processing Facility
About The Position
Berks Packing Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of hot dogs, deli meats, and specialty meat products, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and provide hands-on technical support in a fast-paced food processing environment. This is not a desk-only position. The successful candidate must have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and be capable of personally repairing and maintaining a wide variety of equipment used throughout a food manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising maintenance personnel while actively participating in the repair, installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of production and facility equipment. This individual will help ensure maximum equipment uptime, product quality, food safety, and employee safety. This is a safety sensitive position in which the employee is directly responsible for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food processing.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
- Strong knowledge of electrical controls
- Strong knowledge of motors and drives
- Strong knowledge of pumps and compressors
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting
- Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work in refrigerated, wet, and fast-paced production environments.
- Must be willing to respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Refrigeration systems (a plus)
- Experience repairing and maintaining equipment such as: Smokehouses, Conveyors, Vacuum packaging machines, Slicers, Grinders, Mixers, Stuffers, Labeling and packaging equipment, Boilers and facility utility systems.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance technicians and outside contractors.
- Troubleshoot and repair food processing and packaging equipment.
- Perform hands-on maintenance of machinery, utilities, and facility systems.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
- Prioritize work orders and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory of parts and supplies.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA, and company safety standards.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
- Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation teams to maintain operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stable, family-owned company with long-term growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
