Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing (Los Angeles)

Jobot
Los Angeles, CA
Maintenance Supervisor - West Coast Leader in protein manufacturing

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamal Elkhateib
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for over 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as being one of the largest food processors on the west coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology.

As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Why join us?

Annual/Performance Bonuses
Sign-on Bonus
Incredible Growth Options
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Job Details

We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team within a high-volume food production facility. This role is critical to executing preventive maintenance strategies while ensuring full compliance with safety, food safety, and operational standards.

You’ll partner closely with operations, environmental health & safety, and quality assurance teams to ensure the plant meets its goals in safety, product quality, equipment reliability, and cost control. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who understands how to maintain complex systems—including automation, utilities, and food processing equipment—while also coaching a team and driving continuous improvement.

??? Key Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of maintenance technicians, providing daily guidance, scheduling, and support

Ensure safe working conditions for all maintenance activities; enforce LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety protocols

Conduct safety training sessions, drills, and promote a culture of accountability and recognition

Drive food safety and regulatory compliance in coordination with QA and plant leadership

Lead the execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs with a focus on OEE-based performance

Utilize CMMS and other digital systems for downtime tracking, work orders, and asset history

Work cross-functionally with vendors and contractors for routine inspections, equipment repairs, and capital improvements

Use continuous improvement tools (5S, 5 Whys, Gemba, FMEA, Pareto, etc.) to improve plant reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

Support troubleshooting of production line issues, including grinding systems, robotics, PLCs, and VFDs

Track and improve KPIs: planned vs. unplanned work, labor utilization, PM adherence, cost of maintenance, and breakdown frequency

Develop training plans to build the team’s technical skills and safety knowledge

Provide coaching, performance feedback, and promote a collaborative, positive team environment

? Qualifications:

Proven leadership experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing or USDA-regulated facility

Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, sensors)

Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

Working knowledge of CMMS systems and continuous improvement methodologies

Clear understanding of safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance requirements

Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to train, mentor, and hold teams accountable

Certifications in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance preferred

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Posted 2026-03-27

Recommended Jobs

Sales Account Executive

Webconnex LLC
Sacramento, CA

Location While our core team and headquarters are in Sacramento, California, we welcome remote workers from all over the country.  We've built a strong culture to foster valuable team relationshi…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29

CNC Machinist (Del Mar)

Jobot
Del Mar, CA

CNC Machinist in San Diego, CA Great Benefits and Perks! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mathew Fallon Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume. Sala…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

Program Manager (Whittier)

Jobot
Whittier, CA

Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits, 401k, Bonus and MORE! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Josh Strickland Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume. …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

Sales & Marketing / Business Development Executive (Remote)

Living Life By Design
San Francisco, CA

Create a Life You Love with Living Life By Design Step into an inspiring leadership opportunity with one of the world's most respected names in Personal Growth and Leadership Development. With d…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-24

Team Lead / Shift Lead

Dunkin - Visalia
Visalia, CA

Description Join the Fun Paced world of Dunkin! Seeking enthusiastic leaders who can coach crew members and drive a positive guest culture in the restaurant. Salary: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Customer Service Agent SFO - Vietnamese/English Speakers

Pacific Aviation
San Francisco, CA

Pacific Aviation is hiring bilingual Airline Customer Service Agents fluent in Vietnamese and English to join our part-time team at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) . If you’re passiona…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Centerless Grinder Machine Operator

RBC Bearings Incorporated
Compton, CA

Description: Position requires standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50 lbs. Job details: Candidate must have three years of experience with centerless grinders and cylindrical g…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-03

Order Processor (Anaheim)

Jobot
Anaheim, CA

Join a mission-driven company committed to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experience. This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Julibeth Canafax Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by cl…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

Software Engineer - Data Engineering

Chaos Industries
San Francisco, CA

CHAOS builds distributed sensor networks that detect threats to warfighters, borders, and critical infrastructure faster than any system in the world. Our Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) technol…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-16

Founding Product Engineer (Full-Stack)

Seekeasy
San Francisco, CA

The Opportunity As a founding product engineer engineer at Seekeasy, you’ll shape the products that get into the hands of our customers. You’ll use the latest advancements in AI, including computer …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-10