Maintenance Supervisor

At Furmano Foods you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm faithand family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality shelf-stable foods while
nurturing our team members community and the environment. We offer competitive pay comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while
contributing to a culture of quality service and sustainability.

Position Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and direction to maintenance technicians and coordinates maintenance activities to support safe reliable
and efficient plant operations. The position is responsible for executing preventive predictive corrective and emergency maintenance activities; improving equipment
reliability and uptime; developing maintenance team members; and ensuring maintenance work is completed safely effectively and in accordance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
The Maintenance Supervisor works closely with Operations and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities respond to equipment issues identify recurring failures and support the transition from reactive maintenance toward a planned preventive predictive and asset-focused maintenance culture.

Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide visible hands-on leadership and daily direction to maintenance technicians
Coordinate maintenance expectations and priorities across all three shifts through the Maintenance Shift Leads ensuring consistent execution accountability and communication throughout the department.
Set clear work priorities assign resources and ensure maintenance activities are understood documented and completed effectively.
Hold team members accountable for safety work quality productivity documentationattendance and company expectations.
Coach team members and provide timely constructive performance feedback; addressperformance or conduct concerns in partnership with the Maintenance Manager and Human Resources.
Develop maintenance technicians through training cross-training mentoring and increasingly challenging assignments.
Identify technical skill gaps and recommend development opportunities that strengthen department capability and succession readiness.
Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication including unresolved work equipment concerns priorities and follow-up responsibilities.
Build and maintain a positive team environment that promotes accountability ownership cooperation and continuous improvement.
Support the Maintenance Manager in implementing department standards best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintenance & Reliability Responsibilities
Execute preventive predictive corrective and emergency maintenance activities in support of established department performance targets.
Support preventive maintenance compliance and effectiveness by ensuring scheduled work is completed thoroughly on time and with accurate documentation.
Monitor equipment performance and unplanned downtime; coordinate timely response to breakdowns while balancing immediate production needs with long-term equipment reliability.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis for recurring and significant equipment failures and ensure corrective actions are implemented and followed through.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders labor parts usage equipment history preventive maintenance activity and
maintenance backlog.
Prioritize daily and weekly maintenance requirements and coordinate labor materials parts contractors and planned downtime as needed.
Support reliable operation of plant utilities including water steam compressed air and electrical systems within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Support maintenance of buildings grounds structures and related facility systems as assigned.
Provide maintenance support to Agriculture Transportation and other departments as operational needs require.
Support machine shop activities and related maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility.

Safety Food Safety & Regulatory Responsibilities
Ensure maintenance work is performed in a manner that protects team member safety food safety product quality and regulatory compliance.
Follow and enforce applicable safety requirements including lockout/tagout confined space hot work personal protective equipment and other maintenance safety procedures.
Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) OSHA requirements environmental standards and applicable company policies and procedures.
Ensure maintenance repairs temporary repairs tools parts lubricants and work practices do not create food safety or product contamination risks.
Ensure required maintenance and safety records are completed accurately and maintained appropriately.
Immediately communicate significant safety food safety quality or regulatory concerns to the appropriate leader.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Partnership
Partner closely with Production Quality Warehouse Engineering and other departments to align maintenance priorities with operational needs.
Support department performance by monitoring and responding to established maintenance KPIs including preventive maintenance compliance equipment downtime
work-order completion backlog repeat failures emergency work and other measures established by the Maintenance Manager.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment reliability maintenance efficiency cost effectiveness and stewardship of company assets and resources.
Support the development and implementation of capital projects including equipment installation commissioning startup and maintainability considerations.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and recommend practical changes that improve safety reliability quality and operational performance.

Education & Experience
Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of technical training and experience will be considered.
Minimum five (5) years of industrial electrical/mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
Previous maintenance leadership lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Manufacturing experience required; food manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS/work-order systems preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical mechanical pneumatic hydraulic welding piping drives bearings and automated manufacturing systems.
PLC and controls troubleshooting knowledge preferred. Core Competencies
Leadership accountability and team development.
Maintenance troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
Reliability and preventive maintenance mindset.
Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis.
Planning prioritization and effective delegation.
Coaching communication and conflict resolution.
Cross-functional collaboration and customer-service mindset toward Operations.
Sound judgment sense of urgency and decision-making under pressure.
Continuous improvement and responsible stewardship of company resources.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to access the entire facility and safely maneuver around operating equipment and maintenance work areas.
Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday; ability to climb stairs and ladders as required to inspect equipment and facilities.
Ability to bend reach crouch kneel and use manual dexterity necessary to inspect troubleshoot and support maintenance activities.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with temperature variations noise and other conditions normally associated with food production and industrial maintenance.
Ability to understand and communicate verbal and written instructions and tolerate frequent interruptions while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to perform occasional lifting pushing and pulling consistent with safe work practices and the needs of the position.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Corporate Chaplain
• On-site Nurse
• Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northumberland PA 17857: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:One location

Employment Disclaimer
This position is considered at-will meaning employment can be terminated at any time by either party with or without notice and for any reason not prohibited by law.
Furmano Foods is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local employment laws.
This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisors ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.

Required Experience:

Manager