First Shift | Meat Processing FacilityJoin a growing leader in the protein processing industry.We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Maintenance Supervisorto lead our first-shift maintenance team in a fast-paced meat processing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable operation of production equipment while driving preventive maintenance programs, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and a passion for maintaining equipment uptime in a food manufacturing environment.
ScheduleFirst Shift- Full-time
- Monday-Friday with occasional weekend support as needed
- On-call rotation for emergency maintenance situations
Key Responsibilities- Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians and mechanics.
- Plan, assign, and monitor daily maintenance activities to support production goals.
- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Maintain equipment including conveyors, packaging systems, grinders, mixers, slicers, pumps, refrigeration systems, and production machinery.
- Partner with Production, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, and Safety teams to support operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and company safety requirements.
- Manage maintenance work orders, spare parts inventory, and contractor activities.
- Analyze equipment performance and implement reliability improvements.
- Participate in capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
Qualifications- 3+ years of maintenance supervisory experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, poultry, dairy, beverage, or related manufacturing industries.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS software.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Working knowledge of food safety regulations and manufacturing compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in refrigerated and production environments.
Preferred Qualifications- Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and automated production equipment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
- Experience leading continuous improvement or reliability initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Career advancement opportunities with a growing organization.
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