Maintenance Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support second shift maintenance supervisors and maintenance technicians, ensuring effective team performance.
• Implement and train new supervisors and hourly employees on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitor and enforce employee safety and ergonomic practices in compliance with company standards.
• Manage and delegate preventative maintenance programs, ensuring all work orders are completed on schedule.
• Schedule and verify completion of preoperational testing and inspection of equipment prior to production start.
• Inspect and evaluate the operating condition of all equipment in assigned areas, maintaining written schedules and reports for evaluations and repairs.
• Conduct weekly maintenance progress and safety meetings with direct reports, providing written documentation of discussions and action items.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to its full capability for tracking and reporting maintenance activities.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of maintenance management experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, with experience managing supervisors preferred.
• Experience working with USDA regulations.
• Familiarity with SQF and HACCP standards.
• Experience in the meat industry (poultry, beef, or pork) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance work as needed.