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Maintenance Supervisor - CCAV

Griffith Foods Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Avon
Sep 04, 2025

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE: Maintenance Supervisor

LOCATION: Onsite in Avon, Ohio

COMP RANGE: $68,000 - $116,000/year

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to drive a culture of maintenance excellence in the production facility, utilizing continuous improvement and preventive maintenance tools. Reduce maintenance-related losses - breakdowns, maintenance cost, and lost productivity.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising and coordinating maintenance technicians across all shifts, setting priorities and ensuring adequate coverage.

  • Driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime, control costs, and minimize equipment failures.

  • Providing hands-on support on the floor (approx. 50% of the role), including weekend coverage as needed.

  • Overseeing equipment reliability, facility upkeep, spare parts inventory, and vendor/contractor performance.

  • Coaching and developing maintenance staff through technical training feedback, and performance evaluations to build skills and accountability.

  • Ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements while fostering a safe work environment.

  • Leading Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and equipment reliability initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

  • Monitoring maintenance expenses, managing purchase orders, and providing accurate repair/cost estimates for business decisions.

You'll bring value to the Maintenance Supervisor position and the team if you:

  • Accountability: Own equipment, reliability and team performance.

  • Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in work and documentation.

  • Problem-Solving: Anticipate issues and apply effective solutions.

  • Leadership: Communicate clearly, motivates, and develops the team.

  • Decision-Making: Act confidently under pressure with sound judgment.

  • Continuous Improvement: Promote TPM and preventive practices.

  • Adaptability: Adjust quickly to changing priorities and demands.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • At least 6 years of experience in a lead or supervisory maintenance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

  • Demonstrated knowledge across multiple maintenance disciplines, including electrical systems, PLC automation, lubrication, and mechanical transmissions.

  • Proficiency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make accurate repair/replace decisions and deliver reliable cost and time estimates.

What will set you apart:

  • Associate's degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering; or 4 years of relevant experience, as an equivalent.

  • Technical or trade certifications a plus, especially HVAC certification.

  • 6+ years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.

  • NFPA 70E certification (electrical safety in the workplace).

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental Concerns:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Dust and odor present in environment.

Benefits

We are proud of our benefits offerings. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

EOE - Vet/Disability

EEO Notice of Rights

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Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / "private label" soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice - restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias - as well as industrial - food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries - and specialty retail - grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.

At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food, and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.

At Griffith Foods and our affiliated companies, we know it's not about a "job" search - it's about searching for a place to drive impact, to have purpose, and to have a fulfilling career. We know it's not just about finding a job, it's about so much more. Here, you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. It's about thriving professionally while blending care and creativity for the greater good. Here you are valued for thinking differently in a space where we are working hard to create a reimagined future.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquarters in Alsip, Illinois USA.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all people in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

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