Maintenance & Packaging Line Supervisor in Springfield

Job DescriptionJob Description

Applied Chemistries is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined individual to oversee the setup, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our bottling and packaging operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, solving mechanical problems, improving efficiency, and taking ownership of equipment and production processes. This is not a desk job — we are looking for a “doer” who can work alongside the team and help build systems that improve production flow, reliability, and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize bottling and packaging lines
• Reduce downtime, setup time, and cycle time through process improvements
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on:
• • bottling equipment
  • filling systems
  • cappers
  • labelers
  • conveyors
  • pumps
  • mixers
  • tanks
  • air compressors
  • related production equipment
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for facility and production equipment
• Help design and improve production layouts, workflow, and material movement
• Document production setups, changeovers, machine settings, and workflows for repeatable future production
• Train and oversee temporary and production labor as needed
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process improvements
• Coordinate with production management to improve efficiency and scheduling
• Maintain safe and organized work areas
• Help identify bottlenecks and recommend practical solutions

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Experience working in manufacturing, packaging, bottling, or industrial production environments
• Experience setting up and maintaining production equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supervising or directing production employees or temp labor
• Welding, fabrication, electrical, pneumatic, or PLC experience is a plus
• Forklift experience
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work around industrial equipment

What We’re Looking For

We are a growing specialty chemical manufacturer looking for someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and enjoys improving systems. The right candidate will be self-motivated, practical, mechanically skilled, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small-company environment.

This position offers the opportunity to play a major role in improving and expanding our manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Profit sharing opportunities
• Opportunity for growth and long-term career development

Company DescriptionApplied Chemistries is a privately owned specialty chemical manufacturing and formulation company based in western Massachusetts. We develop, manufacture, blend, package, and support custom chemical products for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications across a wide range of industries.Company DescriptionApplied Chemistries is a privately owned specialty chemical manufacturing and formulation company based in western Massachusetts. We develop, manufacture, blend, package, and support custom chemical products for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications across a wide range of industries.