Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead and supervise a team of maintenance personnel, directing daily troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules for production machinery, refrigeration systems, and conveyor belts. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues while enforcing OSHA, FDA, and USDA safety standards in a seafood manufacturing environment. Coordinate closely with operations to minimize equipment downtime and manage inventory of parts and tools. Maintain logs of work orders and repairs to track equipment performance and trends. Requires a BA in facilities management, five years in operations, and three years in industrial maintenance, with OSHA-10 certification. Reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager.
Required Qualifications
- BA in facilities management or related qualification in management, engineering or business or relative work experience progressive of leadership
- 5+ years, experience in operations/facilities management
- 3+ years, experience in industrial maintenance and manufacturing
- OSHA-10 certification, required
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Food industry experience preferred; seafood or meat processing experience is a plus
- Experience with conveyor systems, refrigeration units, electrical troubleshooting, and motor replacements
- Ability to lead and develop maintenance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
- Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven maintenance planning skills
- Proven equipment diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to write, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
- Able to manage priorities and complexities, strong multitasking skills
- Able to understand and improve performance, efficiency and product yield
- Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations
- Understand OSHA/FDA/USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment
- Intermediate computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
- Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators)
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives or box cutters, fork-lifts and pallet jacks
Desired Qualifications
- CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certificate, a plus
- Food industry experience preferred; seafood or meat processing experience is a plus
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