Maintenance Supervisor - Livingston Prepared Plant (Swing Shift)

Pay

Pay Range: $81,450 to $101,825 per year.

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor will provide supervision of refrigeration responsibilities for the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant. Position is also responsible for daily swing shift production, daily floor audits, collaborate with contractors, create work orders, report downtime and assist all Livingston Prepared Foods production and maintenance staff. This position is responsible for working closely with PSM Coordinator to remain compliant on all regulations as it relates to the refrigeration room. The position will also plan and direct preventive maintenance and maintenance repair/overall actions on equipment located throughout the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise shift maintenance for all refrigeration
• Prepare work schedules and mechanic duty assignments as required to support the total maintenance program and the requirements of Production and USDA personnel
• Perform frequent on-the-job inspections to ensure employee safe working habits, safe work areas, high quality workmanship and effectiveness of maintenance and repairs
• Evaluate, prioritize and schedule maintenance repair requests to ensure timely completion of all repair actions
• Accurately estimate materials and manpower costs for job orders and project requests
• Routinely inspect equipment for needed repairs and maintenance
• Prepare maintenance repair requests
• Provide technical assistance to assigned personnel in the following areas: proper operation of equipment, proper use of maintenance manuals/schematics, efficient troubleshooting and proper maintenance/repair of equipment
• Provide the Maintenance Supervisor with a written list of materials and replacement parts as required
• Initiate purchase requisitions
• Initiate Material Request Cards for spare stock on Maintenance Inventory Control
• Recommend needed special tools as required
• Identify current/potential spares shortages or zero balances
• Conduct an aggressive, continual, and on-going safety program to include: inspection, instruction, prevention and documentation
• Responsible for continuous employee training program (as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor), especially for newly assigned personnel
• Increase the effectiveness of experienced personnel
• Develop on-the-job training programs for new personnel
• Evaluate and document employee training records
• Develop employee training requirements for new equipment
• Develop employee skill level upgrading tests
• Conduct monthly environmental inspections and keep all required maintenance records current
• Monitor and keep all required maintenance records current for analysis and report generation
• Conduct an aggressive, on-going safety program to include: inspection, instruction, correction, prevention and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience in poultry or related industrial areas
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience with emphasis on:
  • Expertise in all phases of boiler, refrigeration and waste water treatment operations
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal communication skills
  • Exhibited good leadership skills
  • Working knowledge of state-of-the-art control devices
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check

Company values

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles:

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility

Why join Foster 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.