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About the Role

Morgan Foods, Inc. has a Maintenance Supervisor role available within the Processing/Maintenance department. This is a full-time, on-site plant leadership role responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance of equipment, machinery, and facility systems within an industrial food manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance technicians, supports production uptime, drives preventive maintenance, and partners with Production, Quality Assurance, and department leadership to maintain safe and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure employees, maintenance activities, equipment, and the work environment are safe.
Supervise and lead maintenance technicians by providing direction, training, coaching, mentorship, and support.
Schedule, assign, and prioritize maintenance work to ensure proper coverage, timely response, and alignment with production and operational needs.
Develop, manage, and support preventive maintenance programs using Maximo/CMMS.
Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, automated, processing, packaging, conveyor, boiler, refrigeration, and other critical facility systems.
Coordinate corrective maintenance activities in response to equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, or production interruptions.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, work orders, equipment modifications, replacements, downtime, and ongoing issues.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with applicable safety regulations, OSHA standards, food safety requirements, HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA, environmental guidelines, and company policies.
Enforce safe work practices and ensure maintenance personnel follow proper procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and safe machine operation.
Conduct safety audits and inspections of maintenance work, machinery, tools, equipment, and facility areas.
Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Scheduling/Planning, and department management to coordinate maintenance work and support operational goals.
Plan and manage scheduled downtime, shutdowns, repairs, and major maintenance activities.
Maintain inventory of critical spare parts, materials, tools, and supplies.
Monitor parts and inventory levels and work with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes, order replacement parts, and coordinate specialized service.
Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost savings, safety improvements, and increased equipment reliability.
Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, machinery modifications, facility improvements, and capital project planning.
Provide cross-department and cross-shift support to meet maintenance, production, safety, and business needs.
Prepare and communicate reports related to maintenance activities, equipment performance, downtime, costs, repair status, and ongoing maintenance concerns.
Communicate significant maintenance issues, equipment concerns, potential risks, repair needs, and operational impacts to management.
Collaborate with external service providers, contractors, and vendors for specialized repairs, inspections, equipment support, and project work.
Respond to emergency breakdowns or critical maintenance issues during the assigned shift and lead troubleshooting and repair efforts.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, employee safety, operational efficiency, and cost control.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb, twist, reach, bend, and use hands/fingers/wrists to inspect equipment, use tools, operate machinery, enter information into computer systems, and complete documentation.
Ability to work around heavy machinery, moving equipment, and industrial systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance as needed.
Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment with variable temperatures, loud noise, heavy machinery, and active production areas.
Ability to work in an office/maintenance shop environment.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety rules, maintenance procedures, equipment manuals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance technicians, production employees, supervisors, managers, QA personnel, vendors, contractors, and other departments.
Ability to complete required documentation, reports, work orders, and maintenance records accurately and timely.
Uses a positive, person-centered interpersonal style.
Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates reliability, accountability, sound decision-making, urgency, and consistent attendance.
Ability to lead through changing priorities, emergency repairs, production demands, and operational needs.
Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, food safety, teamwork, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work assigned shifts, including extended hours, weekends, holidays, on-call support, or shift coverage as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Manufacturing experience required.
Computer skills required, including the ability to use maintenance systems, email, documentation tools, and basic Microsoft Office programs.
Organized, detailed, and able to meet deadlines within an environment with changing priorities.
Ability to work independently while contributing and collaborating within a larger team environment.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Team management
Industrial machinery and equipment knowledge
Mechanical systems troubleshooting
Electrical systems troubleshooting
Automated systems troubleshooting
Conveyor systems troubleshooting
Boiler systems troubleshooting
Refrigeration systems troubleshooting
Processing systems troubleshooting
Packaging systems troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance programs
Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Maximo/CMMS experience preferred
OSHA compliance
HACCP compliance
SQF compliance
USDA compliance
FDA compliance
Food safety
Environmental compliance
Operational compliance
Problem-solving
Troubleshooting
Decision-making
Prioritization
Maintenance schedule management
Work order management
Spare parts management
Vendor management
Downtime management
Emergency repair management
Microsoft Office programs

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

3–5 years of maintenance experience preferred
2 years of supervisory or lead experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or food processing environment preferred

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent required
Technical certification in maintenance, industrial technology, electrical, mechanical, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

Commensurate with experience, training, and knowledge

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTDI)
Short-Term Disability (STDI)
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Company events
Great culture

About the Company

Morgan Foods, Inc., since 1899, “A Tradition in Store Brands.”
An innovator in crafting quality food for the consumer marketplace.
Privately held, headquartered in Austin, IN, with operations in IN and MI.
Dedicated to producing the highest quality, delicious food that families love.
For over 125 years, Morgan Foods has been an industry leader, dedicated to quality and innovation.
Five generations of Morgans have valued our team, investing in their careers and professional growth, while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits.
Come join the team with an amazing history and a great future.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, arrest record, disability, or any other characteristic protected under Indiana or applicable federal law.