About this role
At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. The Plant Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance and repair of equipment in a high-volume food production environment. This hands-on role requires expertise and technical skills in operating, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of warehouse equipment, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency. The role includes supervising maintenance and seasonal staff, while also supporting the Operations Manager with scheduling, vacation planning, and other personnel-related functions. What you’ll do: Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a wide range of plant equipment and general machinery - including HVAC, hydraulic, packaging, and warehouse systems—while also performing welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting. (i.e. conveyors, blanchers, seamers, freezers, warehouse systems, boilers, refrigeration units) Take ownership of plant mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. Lead and coordinate major repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of critical plant equipment and infrastructure. Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions to improve reliability and reduce downtime. Collaborate with plant operation teams to streamline equipment layout, workflow, and improve mechanical performance. Support planning and execution of capital projects, equipment upgrades, and integration of new technologies. Supervise and train all levels of mechanics, including seasonal mechanic staff if applicable. Train employees on the safe and efficient operation of machinery. Supervise seasonal employees in their day-to-day duties. Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment. Promote a culture of safety, communication, and continuous improvement. What you’ll bring: High school diploma or GED, required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in industrial maintenance or related course work, preferred. 5+ years of experience in industrial or warehouse equipment maintenance. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate full operational understanding of all machinery involved in the warehouse process. Skills & Abilities Proficient in operating, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of warehouse equipment. Experienced with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, and automation systems used in warehouse operations and material handling. Skilled in maintaining and repairing warehouse equipment—including HVAC, electrical, hydraulic, packaging, and warehouse systems—while also performing welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting. Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical manuals to support complex diagnostics, repairs, and installations. Strong leadership and communication skills. Maintenance Certification (CMRT or CMRP) PLC Certification Why Lakeside Foods At Lakeside Foods, we believe in Teamwork at Lakeside. Our employees work together to support one another, prioritize safety, and continuously improve. You will be part of a collaborative leadership team with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career with a respected food manufacturing company. Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities