Regional Maintenance & Engineering Project Supervisor

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive, experienced Regional Maintenance & Engineering Project Supervisor to lead capital projects, support new customer integrations, and drive maintenance improvements across multiple food manufacturing sites across the U.S. This role is critical to ensuring our facilities operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the supervisor will oversee the execution of engineering initiatives aligned with strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Cap Ex Management

• Plan, execute, and deliver capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects across regional food production facilities.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedules, vendor relationships, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet compliance standards including USDA, FDA, and SQF/BRC.

Maintenance Optimization

• Evaluate current maintenance strategies and drive improvements to reduce unplanned downtime and increase equipment reliability.
• Implement and support predictive and preventive maintenance programs using CMMS.
• Collaborate with site teams to standardize maintenance processes across facilities.

New Customer & Product Onboarding

• Lead engineering and facility readiness efforts for new customer programs, line expansions, and co-manufacturing projects.
• Coordinate utilities, equipment installations, process layouts, and commissioning activities.

Regional Engineering Support

• Provide hands-on technical and project leadership across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Support the standardization of processes, equipment, and technology across the network.
• Serve as a key point of contact between plant-level operations and corporate engineering.

Communication & Reporting

• Deliver regular project updates, capital tracking, and KPI reports to the Director of Engineering.
• Collaborate with operations leaders and external partners to ensure alignment on project objectives.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance and project management in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP).
• Proven experience managing Cap Ex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in CMMS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 50%-75% to support multi-site operations.