Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Demopolis

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor at Foster Farms is responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and facilities. This role involves leading a team, managing maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance department and attain department goals and standards
• Perform frequent on-the-job inspections to ensure safe working habits, work areas, quality of workmanship, and effectiveness of maintenance and repairs
• Prepare work schedules and work order assignments as required to support the total maintenance program and the requirements of production
• Evaluate, prioritize, and schedule maintenance repair requests to ensure timely completion of repair actions
• Develop on-the-job training programs for new personnel, evaluate and document training records, and develop training requirements for new equipment
• Routinely inspect equipment for needed repairs and maintenance and repair requests
• Responsible for continuous training programs as directed by the Maintenance Manager, to increase effectiveness of maintenance staff
• Execute processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms' mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience, of which at least 2 are in a production environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred
• Able to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts, and overtime as needed
• Able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-Verify
• Able to read and write English legibly
• Able to communicate with all levels including management
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to make decisions for the flagging of deviations from procedures
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers
• Able to pass company Forklift assessments to obtain company issued Forklift license
• Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proficient in mathematics
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs

Benefits

Foster Farms offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. The company also provides opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

Schedule

The Maintenance Supervisor position typically requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the production department and the company's operations.

Skills

Key skills for this role include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is crucial.

Pay

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Company Culture

Foster Farms is committed to fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, truth-seeking, initiative, ownership, and nimbleness. The company encourages its employees to take ownership of their work and to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.