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Maintenance Supervisor | Food Manufacturing

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationOpelika
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 9, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Maintenance Supervisor | Food Manufacturing
Full Time | Manufacturing Maintenance | 3rd Shift

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for Golden State Foods in Opelika, Alabama.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Golden State Foods is a food manufacturing company with more than 70 years of experience producing beef patties and protein products for major quick service restaurant brands. The Opelika facility is USDA-inspected and produces billions of hamburger patties annually while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations within a food manufacturing facility
• Supervise maintenance technicians and ensure timely completion of work orders and production support activities
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives
• Support production goals through downtime reduction and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, and company standards
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, project completion, and cost containment initiatives

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise and develop a maintenance team of 10-20 employees
• Assign and monitor preventive maintenance activities
• Coordinate maintenance projects focused on productivity and reliability improvements
• Partner with production teams to resolve operational issues and improve processes
• Serve as the primary escalation point for maintenance-related concerns

COMPENSATION
• Salary Range: $63,000 - $95,000

SCHEDULE
• Full Time
• 3rd Shift

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is conducting the recruitment process for this opportunity.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of maintenance experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience REQUIRED
• Experience supervising daily maintenance activities REQUIRED
• Experience scheduling and monitoring preventive maintenance programs REQUIRED
• Experience leading and mentoring maintenance personnel REQUIRED

Education:
• Up to 18 months of post-high school education in Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field from an accredited vocational, technical, or junior college

Preferred:
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
• Equipment troubleshooting and anomaly identification
• Manufacturing maintenance experience
• OSHA and USDA knowledge

Technical Knowledge:
• Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Refrigeration Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Boiler Systems

Key Skills
Maintenance SupervisionPreventive MaintenanceTeam LeadershipEquipment ReliabilityDowntime ReductionOSHA ComplianceUSDA StandardsElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsRefrigeration SystemsPneumatic SystemsBoiler SystemsBlueprint InterpretationTechnical Drawing InterpretationEquipment TroubleshootingKPI Monitoring
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineeringTradesFood & Beverage
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day maintenance operations and supervise a team of 10-20 technicians in a food manufacturing facility. Manage preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and ensure compliance with OSHA and USDA standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$63,000 - $95,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
12
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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