Maintenance Supervisor -Refrigeration

Maintenance Supervisor

Guides the day-to-day activities of a maintenance team responsible for the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic servicing and maintenance of production machinery, equipment, facilities, utilities, and grounds. Ensures compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards while promoting reliable equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of maintenance technicians by providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful completion of work.
• Participates in HR activities including hiring, performance management, scheduling, team member development, corrective actions, and goal setting.
• Enforces company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Directs the maintenance and repair of production equipment, mobile equipment, buildings, utilities, and grounds in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Develops, schedules, and manages a preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in optimal operating condition.
• Plans and prioritizes maintenance work to ensure company property is maintained in a safe and efficient manner while minimizing production downtime.
• Inspects maintenance work in progress and upon completion to ensure quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, and adherence to safety standards.
• Safeguards proper maintenance and repair of facility equipment, machinery, and building systems.
• Pairs with Operations and Sanitation to ensure equipment is properly maintained, production-ready, and available to meet operational needs.
• Plans daily work activities to support the Safety Accountability Process and Maintenance Accountability Program while ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements equipment improvements, process enhancements, and capital needs to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and reduce costs.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One (1) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience, or demonstrated leadership capabilities sufficient to perform the responsibilities of the role.

Butterball Core Competencies

• Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering others to succeed is the Butterball Way.
• We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Every team member has a seat at the table and is expected to demonstrate our core competencies.
• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with honesty, respect, and authenticity to earn the confidence of others.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable for our commitments, our people, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We foster a workplace where everyone feels included, engaged, and motivated to do their best while working together to achieve shared success.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to learning, developing, improving, and innovating in everything we do.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and production processes.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate a team.
• Ability to apply mathematical and mechanical principles when troubleshooting equipment and maintenance issues.
• Effective technology skills, including CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, accident investigations, and troubleshooting.
• Able to research, evaluate, and interpret maintenance and operational data.
• Effective communication, organization, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Skilled at resource management, delegation, workload planning, and prioritizing deliverables.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in poultry, meat, or food manufacturing.
• Experience supporting or leading fabrication, welding, and equipment modification projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Poultry Science, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems, CMMS software, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.