Plant Maintenance Supervisor 2-2-3

About the Role

Improves Maintenance Team productivity and quality through hands‑on supervisory direction of Maintenance Technicians. Works with the Maintenance Manager and the MRO team on repairs and replacements of plant assets, including facility systems, production equipment, and utilities. Builds processes and procedures, drives Best Practices maintenance approaches, and supports continuous improvement and 5S programs. Promotes strong team cohesiveness and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Daily’s Premium Meats safety policies/procedures and hold others accountable.
• Provide long‑term solutions and day‑to‑day leadership for maintenance employees, leading problem analysis, time/project management, and coordinating with Planner/Scheduler on job planning and KPIs.
• Direct and instruct Maintenance teams, delivering feedback and communicating policy or procedure changes as needed.
• Ensure new hires are properly trained and existing employees work safely, correctly, and with high quality; coordinate all new‑employee activities and training for the shift.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with administrative tasks, planning, workflow analysis, and timely, accurate weekly and daily reports and checklists.
• Apply mechanical and electrical expertise in a manufacturing environment (preferably food/meat production) to troubleshoot and repair equipment, minimizing downtime.
• Take ownership of personal growth and professional development through feedback, involvement in plant initiatives, and career planning.
• Coach, mentor, appraise performance, reward, discipline employees, and resolve complaints.
• Create and nurture relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial maintenance capacity.
• At least three (3) years of experience in industrial refrigeration, competent with related systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience building infrastructure to grow, develop, and sustain a Maintenance team, including ammonia and wastewater plants, systems, and associated utilities.
• Food or meat processing plant experience preferred, with knowledge of GMP and food manufacturing best practices.
• Hands‑on experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems at the facility, equipment, and component level.
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics experience; ability to read and understand schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems and work‑order processes; ability to lead high‑level problem‑solving and troubleshooting.
• PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and CMMS programs.
• Strong planning and priority‑setting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong leadership skills, including conflict resolution, facilitation, change management, decision‑making, empowerment, and delegation.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, cold, wet production environment.
• Mandatory ability to speak, understand, read, and write in English.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations (preferred).
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.

Physical Demands

The role is physically demanding, requiring work in tight spaces, across a wide temperature range, and in noisy conditions. Approximately 70 % floor time and 30 % office time. Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lb, use ladders, scissors, aerial lifts, and climb stairs.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually moderate but can be very loud. Ambient temperatures may range from below freezing to triple‑digit heat.

Work Schedule

Works a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule, with the supervisor rotating with the team to develop and mentor staff. Additional days or schedule changes may occur due to plant needs, coverage, or projects.