Maintenance Technical Supervisor

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years. 

job purpose: The Maintenance Technical Supervisors will be part of the management team within fairliife, LLC. reporting to the Maintenance Manager. The maintenance staff is tasked with the upkeep of buildings and grounds, processing, packaging, utility, and automated warehousing equipment needed to operate and maintain the facility.   

 

Under limited supervision, the Maintenance Technical Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the work of assigned maintenance staff to ensure safe and efficient equipment maintenance of the facility. The Maintenance Technical Supervisors will be responsible for the mechanical staff across multiple shifts and will work together to manage the teams’ workloads. In addition, each Maintenance Technical Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring the maintenance strategy effectiveness of an area of the facility as assigned.   

 

responsibilities:  

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the maintenance mechanical personnel as assigned. Schedules maintenance employees according to forecasted workloads 

• Ensures adherence to company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensures maintenance staff correctly wears and uses safety equipment, as required. Also, ensures that all safety inspections are completed as required and as well as adherence to company policies.  

• Ensures the teams’ adherence to customer service standards. Works with maintenance staff to ensure that production, processing and facility maintenance equipment issues are dealt with in a timely manner and that proper follow-through is done 

• Reviews the operation of plant equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and identify opportunities for improvement  

• Responsible for the safe maintenance, trouble shooting, root cause analysis, repair and replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum productivity and quality  

• Maintains systems for monitoring and tracking service requests, preventive maintenance work performed, compliance with Hazard Communications program requirements, compliance with safety requirements, supplies and parts inventories, purchases, and turn-key operations  

• Oversees and ensures the computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment is maintained and updated timely, accurately, and promptly 

• Keeps shop areas in a neat, well-stocked, clean, organized manner, per company visual control, audit ready standards and programs 

• Assists maintenance manager with yearly and monthly maintenance operating budgets in line with facility objectives. Assists with preparation of re-forecasts, re-builds or project costs, and adherence to budgeted cost parameters as required 

• Works with the Maintenance Supply Supervisor to maintain sufficient inventories of tools, parts and supplies to properly maintain the facility and property. May order and purchase supplies, equipment and contract work according to required purchasing and bidding procedures.  

• Solicits bids for outside contract work and schedules and supervises outside contractors 

• Works with the Maintenance Manager to hire, train and develop on-site maintenance employees according to company policy and procedure  

• Is responsible for counseling and reviewing maintenance employees as necessary and as required by company policy and procedure  

• Works with maintenance employees and other department Supervisors and managers to develop an effective, proactive team that works together to achieve facility objectives  

• Works with site engineering to maintain up to date facility and equipment drawings/maps that clearly identifies all utility cut-offs, the location of hydrants, gas mains and any other property safety information 

• Works with Maintenance Manager to conduct regular on-site safety meetings and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Workers’ Compensation and Hazard Communications. Ensures that all hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled 

• Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to electrical and instrumentation maintenance are in compliance at all times 

  

 

skills/qualifications required:  

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred or 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or maintenance leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required 

• At minimum, 5 years of experience working in a maintenance department or field service group that has supported manufacturing sites is required  

• Computer Skills required:  

• CMMS systems  

• Spread sheet and Word Processing (Microsoft)  

• Project Management software (MS Project) a plus  

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with mechanics, operators, vendors, OEM suppliers, and management personnel 

• Able to perform cost analysis and work within a structural budget 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to deliver a clear and concise presentation when required, can lead meetings, and can deliver hard conversations 

• Systematic problem solver, implementing solutions to solve root cause 

• Able to handle multiple complex priorities and balance the needs of each according to the business impact  

• Ability to read schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings, and P&IDs  

• Capital project management experience is a plus  

• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment  

 

working conditions and physical requirements: 

• Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods or time  

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs  

• Reaching/bending as necessary to service equipment  

• Exposure to industrial hazards (plant systems)  

 

food safety requirements:  

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety 

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas 

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company 

• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system 

• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system 

• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected 

• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required 

 

position location: Webster, NY 

reports to: Maintenance Manager 

travel requirements: 50% for the first 4 months 

exempt/nonexempt: exempt 

base pay range: $90,000-$100,000* 

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. 

 

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.