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THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Manager
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $28.00 - $31.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Asset & Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on, journeyman-level leader responsible for overseeing warehouse mechanics while actively participating in daily maintenance activities and asset reliability efforts within a high-volume warehouse environment. This role is intended for a working supervisor who leads from the floor, sets clear performance expectations, and ensures accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.

The Asset & Maintenance Supervisor works closely with Warehouse Operations, Inventory, and cross-functional support teams to maintain equipment uptime, ensure safe operation, and deliver timely repairs that meet shipping and distribution requirements. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing standardized maintenance processes, labor time standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to drive efficiency, consistency, and safe execution of maintenance work.

• Supervise mechanics while actively performing and supporting troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities to ensure timely equipment recovery
• Prioritize maintenance work based on warehouse operational impact and communicate equipment status, downtime risks, and repair timelines to warehouse leadership
• Review and prioritize maintenance and repair requests submitted by warehouse personnel through SharePoint
• Create, update, and close maintenance work orders in JD Edwards (JDE) with accurate labor hours, parts usage, and repair details
• Ensure work orders are properly documented to support performance tracking, labor standards, and maintenance history
• Coordinate repairs with internal departments and external vendors when work cannot be completed by warehouse mechanics
• Establish and enforce standard labor times and performance expectations for maintenance and repair activities
• Develop and maintain a job-based maintenance task and time knowledge base
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for maintenance and repair tasks
• Ensure SOPs and JSAs are trained, communicated, and consistently followed
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and hold mechanics accountable to safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Address performance gaps through coaching, retraining, and corrective action as necessary
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed as planned, accurately documented, and continuously improved
• Maintain and support warehouse assets including forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment, trailers, racking, and warehouse facility support systems such as dock doors, lighting, compressed air, and safety infrastructure
• Monitor maintenance trends, repeat failures, and downtime patterns to recommend reliability improvements
• Identify, recommend, and support implementation of equipment upgrades, process improvements, and safety enhancements that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk
• Support capital projects related to warehouse equipment, infrastructure, and asset replacement, including planning, coordination, and execution support
• Verify spare parts inventories and support cost control efforts related to repairs, rentals, and materials
• Enforce all maintenance and equipment safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hazard identification, safety training, and audit readiness
• Train, coach, and develop mechanics to improve technical capability, consistency, and accountability
• Provide schedule flexibility and emergency response support based on warehouse operational needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess journeyman-level mechanical and technical expertise within warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments
• Must have demonstrated leadership experience supervising skilled trades employees, including setting performance expectations and addressing underperformance
• Must have strong working knowledge of material handling equipment and warehouse systems
• Must be able to establish job standards, time expectations, and measurable performance benchmarks
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop, document, and maintain SOPs and JSAs for maintenance and repair activities
• Must be able to train employees on SOPs and JSAs and consistently reinforce safe and standardized work practices
• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and related documentation
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success improving technician productivity and equipment reliability
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must have experience using computerized maintenance management systems or ERP platforms (JD Edwards preferred), as well as SharePoint or similar tools for maintenance request intake and coordination

Minimum Qualifications:

1st Shift – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k 
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: [email protected] for additional support or guidance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

 Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.