GROUND BEEF MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2ND SHIFT

Support and oversee maintenance activities within the ground beef production area, ensuring all equipment, systems, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. Lead maintenance personnel, coordinate repairs, support preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate with production leadership to minimize downtime and maintain optimal equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment in the ground beef department
• Assist with maintenance, repair, and service of plant equipment, buildings, and facilities
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance operations to ensure effective use of assets
• Implement processes to reduce manufacturing costs through efficient use of manpower, equipment, materials, and capital
• Apply working knowledge of electrical systems, industrial wiring, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, instrumentation, and PLCs to maintain equipment at optimal levels
• Oversee setup, repair, teardown, and inspection of automated equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Maintain plant Preventative Maintenance Records and ensure timely completion of scheduled tasks
• Distribute weekly maintenance schedules and monitor progress
• Support oversight of physical plant facilities, systems, and equipment
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective solutions
• Participate in ongoing support of the Processing Operating System
• Ensure safety compliance for buildings, equipment, and maintenance staff
• Interpret and enforce company policies and practices
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist teams in troubleshooting
• Maintain production equipment to organizational standards, ensuring minimal downtime
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Contribute to the ongoing development of JBS GI policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned to support ground beef maintenance operations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing plant; experience in highly regulated industrial or manufacturing environments will be considered
• Extensive experience maintaining and managing building services/systems using contractors and internal staff
• Experience with quality improvement and risk management processes is an asset
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of preventative maintenance, facilities management, equipment repair, refrigeration, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, instrumentation, and PLC systems
• Proven knowledge of building and fire codes, health and safety standards
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities