KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.
Maintenance Supervisor
At kdc/one, the Maintenance Supervisor supports all maintenance operations—planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement—while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards . This role plays a critical part in reducing downtime, improving performance, and developing a high-performing maintenance team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- You’ll be the go-to leader making sure our equipment—and our people—are performing at their best.
- Lead and support a team of ~15 maintenance technicians to drive safety, quality, and performance
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment (fillers, labelers, cappers, case packers—you know the drill)
- Own and improve preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and boost efficiency
- Drive root cause analysis and implement real solutions (not band-aids)
- Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and EHS to keep operations running smoothly
- Coach, develop, and hold your team accountable—building a strong, capable maintenance crew
- Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and safety standards
What We Need From You:
- Proven experience supervising a maintenance team
- Background in a manufacturing environment (FDA/GMP preferred)
- Strong leadership skills—you set expectations, follow through, and lead by example
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical & electrical systems (24V–480V)
- Ability to diagnose issues (motors, VFDs, PLCs, etc.)
- Understanding of production equipment and line operations
- Experience with preventative maintenance systems and work orders
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals
- PLC (Allen Bradley), pneumatics, hydraulics experience
- Welding, fabrication, or machining skills is a plus
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Work in a production/warehouse environment with moderate noise
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of tools and equipment
- Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and powered industrial equipment
Why Join kdc/one?
- Clean, Fragrant, & Climate Controlled Facility
- Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Tools and Tool Boxes Supplied
- Recognition/Incentive Programs
- Discount Programs
- Safety Shoe Voucher Program (Up to $125 annually)
- Prescription Safety Glasses Discount Program
KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.