Maintenace Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Our client is a food manufacturing company specializing in the production and packaging of food products. The organization operates a regulated manufacturing environment focused on quality, food safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Its operations utilize a range of industrial processing and packaging equipment supported by dedicated maintenance, production, and compliance teams.

Job Description

Equipment Maintenance & Production Support

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, steam, and control system issues using technical drawings, schematics, and testing equipment.
• Support equipment installations, calibrations, alignments, and optimization initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Interpret technical manuals, electrical diagrams, and equipment documentation.

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Management

• Execute and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment histories, and calibration documentation.
• Assist in managing preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventories.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend proactive solutions.
• Support maintenance planning and purchasing activities as required.

Facility & Building Maintenance

• Oversee general facility upkeep, including building systems and infrastructure.
• Perform or coordinate minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding, and fabrication work as needed.
• Maintain lighting, electrical systems, doors, flooring, and related building components.
• Ensure facility systems support sanitary and safe manufacturing operations.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Enforce company safety policies and maintenance best practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable food safety, environmental, and workplace safety regulations.
• Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and quality throughout the facility.

Team Leadership & Contractor Coordination

• Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment status, and downtime issues effectively across departments.
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Maintenance Supervisor should have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using maintenance software, spreadsheets, and digital documentation tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience within food manufacturing, packaging, or consumer goods production.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and asset management systems.
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, compressors, boilers, motors, VFDs, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain or maintain forklift certification.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of $85,000 - $100,000 annually.
• Permanent position within the food industry.
• Opportunity to work in Los Angeles.
• This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation where maintenance excellence, safety, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on production reliability and operational performance.

Interested? Apply today.