What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor, 2nd Shift position at Medifast, Inc.?
About The Opportunity
At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature™. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.
Overview Of Position
The Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations to enhance equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and improve product yield while ensuring compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and technical expertise to manage maintenance activities, train personnel, and drive continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor may participate in small to large scale projects to support install, implementation, and commissioning of new equipment or components.
Opportunity Highlights
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Electro-Mechanical Technicians.
- Analyze and report maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
- Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
- Manage and optimize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) workflows.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and quality regulations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and leadership teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability.
- Facilitate training programs to strengthen technical expertise.
- Oversee contractor management and project execution for equipment upgrades.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Electro-Mechanical Technicians.
- Provide direction on work priorities, performance evaluations, and personnel development.
- Ensure efficient allocation of resources for maintenance activities.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on high-speed packaging and blending lines.
- Work with automation systems, PLCs, motors, pumps, and variable frequency drives.
- Support technicians in complex troubleshooting scenarios.
Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Develop and oversee maintenance schedules to align with production demands.
- Utilize CMMS to plan, track, and document maintenance tasks.
- Ensure timely completion of preventative and corrective maintenance.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and company safety policies.
- Conduct routine audits and enforce EHS and food safety regulations.
Training & Development
- Conduct training and skills assessments for maintenance personnel.
- Develop knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team capabilities.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
- Implement best practices to optimize production efficiency and safety.
Project Management
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of equipment.
- Execute maintenance-related projects for operational improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with production and engineering teams to align maintenance with operational goals.
- Communicate maintenance status and performance metrics to stakeholders.
Performance Monitoring
- Track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance efficiency.
- Utilize MES and Daily Accountability Boards for reporting and continuous monitoring.
Scope
This role oversees maintenance operations to ensure the reliability and efficiency of high-speed manufacturing equipment while managing a team of Electro-Mechanical Technicians. The Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor collaborates with production, engineering, and leadership teams to align maintenance strategies with business goals. Responsibilities include enforcing safety and compliance standards, optimizing maintenance systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role involves project execution for equipment upgrades and tracking performance metrics to enhance operational effectiveness.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly managing a team of Electro-Mechanical Technicians, overseeing their performance, training, and development.
Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3-5 years of maintenance supervisory experience.
- 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, preferably in a GMP environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, robotics, and automation.
- Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with utility equipment such as air compressors, dust collectors, and HVAC systems.
- Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Ability to work extended hours and be on-call as needed.
At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do!
We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.
We Lead By…
Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.
Being innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.
Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.
Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.
About Medifast®
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the 40 year old health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA ® , which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to address obesity and support a healthy life. OPTAVIA provides unparalleled coaching support along with community, tailored nutrition and healthy habits, and empowers people to master their weight loss journey through each stage of life. Through the company’s collaboration with national virtual primary care provider LifeMD® (Nasdaq: LFMD) and its affiliated medical group, customers now have access to GLP-1 medications where clinically appropriate. Medifast remains committed to its mission of offering Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature™. Visit MedifastInc.com and OPTAVIA .com for more information and follow @Medifast on X and LinkedIn .
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