Maintenance Supervisor
Company: K2 Ascend
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Maintenance Supervisor – Food &
Beverage Manufacturing Location: Portland, OR Type: Full-Time,
Onsite Salary Range: $85,000 – $103,400 base bonus Schedule: 4 days
on / 4 days off – 12-hour shifts (6:00am–6:00pm or 6:00pm–6:00am)
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing Experience Level: 10–15
years (Mid-Senior) Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5
years equivalent experience About the Opportunity Join a global
leader in the food and beverage industry with a mission to Lead the
Future of Snacking. The Maintenance Supervisor will bring technical
expertise, people leadership, and operational excellence to ensure
production reliability and team performance in a fast-paced
manufacturing environment. You’ll lead a skilled team of mechanics,
electricians, and engineers—driving preventive maintenance,
equipment uptime, and process improvement across multiple shifts.
What You’ll Do People & Labor Management Lead all aspects of
Safety, Quality, and Line Efficiency for your shift. Manage and
mentor a cross-functional maintenance team. Oversee recruitment,
training, and performance of PM Technicians. Build and sustain
strong union relationships and positive work culture. Ensure GMP
compliance in tooling and workshop operations. Preventive &
Corrective Maintenance Lead the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
improvement agenda. Direct and prioritize Preventive Maintenance
(PM) programs. Analyze breakdowns, identify root causes, and
implement lasting solutions. Ensure timely updates and accuracy of
PM data in SAP. Partner with production teams to ensure on-time
start-up and minimal downtime. Operational & Technical Excellence
Drive cost-effective Maintenance and Reliability (M&R)
strategies. Evaluate equipment reliability plans and implement
refinements. Provide technical training to strengthen team
capability in a 24/7 operation. Maintain strict adherence to all
safety rules and compliance regulations. What You Bring 5 years of
supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry
preferred) Proven success leading maintenance teams in unionized
environments Experience managing preventive maintenance and
reliability programs Strong problem-solving, analytical, and
communication skills Familiarity with SAP, Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM
principles preferred What’s Offered Base salary: $85,000 – $103,400
Competitive bonus opportunity Full benefits package (medical,
dental, vision, life, disability) 401(k) and retirement savings
plans Paid vacation, holidays, and educational programs Want to
Stand Out? We invite candidates to record a short video to showcase
who they are and their leadership approach. This should feel
low-pressure and personal. Submit your video here:
https://record.interview.video/j/ascend -with-k2
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