Maintenance Supervisor

Wells Enterprises is a renowned leader in the food production industry, widely recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation. As a company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing high-quality food products, Wells Enterprises prides itself on maintaining stringent safety and quality standards while continuously improving its production processes. The company operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where efficient and reliable operation of equipment is critical to sustaining its high production output and product excellence. Wells Enterprises fosters a culture of collaboration, technical expertise, and continuous improvement, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about industrial maintenance and operational reliability.

The Maintenance Supervisor position at Wells Enterprises plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of all manufacturing equipment and maintenance operations. This role is tasked with planning and supervising cost-effective and timely maintenance activities essential for the uninterrupted operation of equipment and overall production efficiency. The Maintenance Supervisor directs, coordinates, and supports maintenance personnel, while also collaborating with contractors, vendors, and the company’s engineering team on equipment modifications, installations, and troubleshooting complex and emerging technical issues. This role demands an individual with both strong leadership capabilities and deep technical knowledge in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems prevalent within manufacturing environments.

A critical aspect of the Maintenance Supervisor’s responsibilities involves rigorous adherence to food safety and quality regulations, including compliance with legislative requirements and industry standards such as OSHA, Arc Flash, and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) protocols. This ensures that all maintenance activities not only protect the integrity of the production line but also guarantee a safe working environment for the maintenance crew and other staff. The Maintenance Supervisor is expected to take ownership of team development by providing training, coaching, and performance management to build a highly skilled and accountable maintenance team.

Additionally, this role involves driving reliability programs by executing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis and infrared technology, and managing maintenance metrics and documentation. The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates closely with production meetings and shift changes to maintain seamless communication and operational continuity. With responsibilities ranging from handling budgets, managing payroll schedules, directing root cause analysis processes, to leading cross-functional reliability teams, this role is central to minimizing production downtime and enhancing equipment reliability.

This position requires a minimum of 8-10 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent combined education and experience with progressive leadership exposure. Candidates should have an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, technical school equivalent, or significant practical work experience. Familiarity with computer systems including Microsoft Office, CMMS, Lawson, WHIMs, and Oracle Apps is essential for efficient management of maintenance operations and documentation.

For those looking to join a company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, the Maintenance Supervisor role at Wells Enterprises offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact. Interested candidates must apply online to be considered for an interview. Wells Enterprises is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.