Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

Smithfield Foods is a U.S.-based food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The organization works closely with American farmers and customers to reliably supply quality protein to markets around the world. With a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, Smithfield focuses on delivering safe, high-quality food products while operating responsibly. Team members join a company committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term industry leadership.

The Maintenance Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based at Smithfield Foods’ facility in Sioux Falls, SD. This role oversees maintenance technicians and daily maintenance operations to ensure production equipment and facility systems run safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Planning and assigning maintenance work
• Monitoring equipment performance
• Coordinating preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Inspecting machinery
• Responding to equipment failures
• Supporting troubleshooting and repairs
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Maintaining documentation
• Collaborating with production and engineering teams
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes and reliability

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills with experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating daily work assignments
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance and maintenance & repair for industrial or manufacturing machinery
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, planning maintenance schedules, and tracking maintenance activities
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability for mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues
• Understanding of workplace and food safety standards; ability to enforce safety procedures consistently
• Experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environment is preferred
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance documentation
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Basic computer skills for using maintenance management systems and reporting tools
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in maintenance or engineering is a plus