Maintenance Coordinator (Gloucester)

Title: Maintenance Coordinator - 2nd shift

Location: Gloucester, MA

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision PTO

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k matching

Pay: $80-92k

Job Summary:

• A well-established food manufacturing facility is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead to oversee 2nd Shift operations. This critical leadership role ensures equipment reliability and supports production goals by driving timely maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring the on-shift maintenance team.

Job Duties:

• Lead, coach, and coordinate the activities of the 2nd Shift maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize and complete both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
• Develop daily maintenance plans aligned with production needs and equipment priorities.
• Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting support for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to solve equipment challenges and improve processes.
• Foster the development of team members through training and technical mentorship.
• Ensure accurate documentation of work performed through a CMMS.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in a food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; electrical or controls experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and computer proficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.