The Neil Jones Food Company

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

The Neil Jones Food Company  •  $74k - $76k/yr  •  Firebaugh, CA (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.


We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor to supervise maintenance personnel, ensuring high productivity while managing departmental resources within budget limitations and supporting efficient production operations. This position is an integral part of the plant leadership team and to supervise based on the business and operational needs of the plant. Additionally, the role provides technical support to maintenance personnel and plant management and ensures proper deployment of maintenance staff according to skill set, experience, training, and education. This leader will be responsible for the plant’s overall preventive maintenance program, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, steam, water, vacuum, and compressed air systems at our Toma Tek plant in Firebaugh, CA.


For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate or adapt equipment and/or technology to meet plant needs and apply scientific methodology to solve problems.
  • Supervise the operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment and systems.
  • Assist in developing an annual plant operating budget that supports maintenance programs and process improvement or expansion projects. Monitor expenditures for materials, parts, and labor.
  • Supervise maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of all required maintenance and repairs, preparing the plant for production requirements.
  • Train, coach, and evaluate maintenance staff performance.

Requirements

  • Associate of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Two (2) years of direct experience in maintenance supervision, including process analysis, troubleshooting, and the execution of continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead and manage large teams, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with safety standards, and achievement of production goals.
  • Strong background in food manufacturing environments, with hands-on experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis. Specialized expertise in tomato processing operations, including aseptic processing systems and formulated sauce production, with a focus on optimizing thermal efficiency, steam control, and mechanical reliability is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software (preferably AMMS). Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift needed during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
  • Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Numerous other voluntary insurance products available including Pet & Auto
  • Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Neil Jones Food Company

About The Neil Jones Food Company

The Neil Jones Food Company is a US food processor producing the finest quality conventional and organic California tomatoes, custom sauce blends, Pacific Northwest pears, cherries, plums, cranberry sauces and juice concentrates. We are a privately owned, family-run corporation based in Vancouver, WA, comprised of three processing facilities, all of which operate on the tradition of excellence and high quality standards.

Northwest Packing Company is located alongside our Corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Here we process a wide variety of canned fruit, tomatoes, and fruit juice concentrates.

Our San Benito Foods cannery in Hollister, CA produces fresh-packed, California tomato products, sourced from the very best San Joaquin valley & Santa Clara valley farms. As a foodservice supplier, we fresh-pack our California tomatoes in #10 cans.

Tomatek, located in Firebaugh, CA, is our state-of-the-art production facility that produces fresh-packed, California tomato products in #10 equivalent hot fill pouches and industrial bins and drums.

We are an important supplier to the retail, foodservice and industrial segments of the food industry, exporting globally. In addition to shipping directly from our processing facilities, we replenish over 18 forwarding warehouses across North America to enhance service to our customer base.

Product packaging includes cans in all key sizes, 55 gallon drums, pails, 300 gallon bins, and various hot fill pouches. We are under continuous USDA inspection, are Kosher & Halal certified, hold CCOF & USDA Organic and Food Alliance certifications, and are EDI capable.

Our company has a culture that is open, respectful and professional. We are resilient and focused. We are diverse and down-to-earth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer, and we participate in E-Verify.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, Washington
Year Founded
Unknown
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