Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the day-to-day execution of maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility assets in a highly automated food manufacturing environment. This role provides direct supervision of maintenance technicians, coordinates planned and emergency maintenance work, and partners closely with Operations to maximize equipment uptime while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. The Maintenance Supervisor serves as the frontline leader of the maintenance team, ensuring work is planned, prioritized, and executed effectively while developing technician capability and promoting a proactive maintenance culture across one or multiple shifts.

• Supervise daily maintenance activities for production equipment, utilities, and facility systems to support reliable plant operations.
• Assign, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance work orders are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on schedule within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate maintenance coverage and resources to align with production requirements while reducing unplanned interruptions.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance work and verify that repairs are completed safely, effectively, and in compliance with plant standards.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to maintenance technicians to ensure clear expectations and consistent performance.
• Conduct regular shift meetings to communicate priorities, review safety topics, and ensure alignment with production schedules and maintenance plans.
• Train and develop maintenance personnel in technical skills, troubleshooting methods, safety practices, and maintenance best practices.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Conduct performance discussions with maintenance team members and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support growth and accountability.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.
• Support and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety policies to maintain a safe, compliant, and audit-ready environment.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to identify recurring issues, recommend solutions, and improve equipment reliability.
• Support implementation and optimization of preventive maintenance programs through effective use of the CMMS.
• Ensure adherence to plant procedures related to equipment, safety, and quality while driving high levels of productivity.

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supervising or leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance repair, electrical maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and preventive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated maintenance supervision and maintenance management skills.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and coaching abilities with a focus on team development.
• Solid planning, prioritization, and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and work orders.
• Ability to work effectively in a GMP-regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working in a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with Operations and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to conduct effective shift meetings and communicate priorities clearly.
• Experience training and developing maintenance personnel in technical and safety practices.
• Comfort working across multiple shifts as needed to support production and maintenance activities.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports both their professional and personal well-being. The organization offers a steel toe or composite shoe stipend, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and benefits that begin on the first day of the month. Team members accrue paid time off and sick days, and have access to a retirement savings plan with a 401(k) option after a short waiting period. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and modern technology, providing opportunities to grow skills while contributing to a stable, well-structured operation.

This role is based in a modern food manufacturing facility operating under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The plant features new facilities with new machines and equipment and is highly automated, providing exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies. The environment is climate controlled, with both air conditioning and heat, to support food and ingredient handling. The position follows a Monday through Friday first-shift schedule, with work hours typically from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and some Saturday work as needed. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times on the plant floor, including a smock, hair net, beard net as applicable, ear plugs, eye protection, and safety shoes. For safety and product integrity, jewelry, piercings, long nails, and similar items are not permitted on the plant floor.

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Direct Hire Benefits:-$75 Steel Toe/Composite Stipend -Medical, Dental, Vision -Benes start 1st of month.-PTO days accrued.-Sick days accrued.-401K after 90 days.

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.