SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE

We’re a family-owned leader in meat portioning and cooking, always looking for sharp minds and skilled hands to join our team. We’re committed to maintaining a safe, diverse, and welcoming workplace for all.

About the Role

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the maintenance team to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of all equipment and building systems. This hands-on leadership role involves equipment and system monitoring, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining production uptime, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and implementing improvements in maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the maintenance team, ensuring proper training, development, and guidance for all mechanics involved in the repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Oversee and assign all preventive maintenance work orders, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with production schedules.
• Plan, organize, and delegate maintenance tasks to maximize productivity, effectively utilizing both man-hours and equipment to meet departmental objectives.
• Analyze operational issues, proactively resolve work-related problems, and assist team members in troubleshooting and solving complex equipment malfunctions.
• Interpret and enforce company policies, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards. Motivate the team to meet or exceed departmental goals.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to ensure seamless operations and minimal downtime, aligning maintenance and production schedules.
• Promote and enforce safety practices by leading safety initiatives and acting as a role model for safety in the workplace. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and address hazardous conditions immediately.
• Oversee all aspects of employee management, including hiring, training, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and incidents, including required safety and injury reports. Report all incidents immediately to the Safety Supervisor and HR.
• Be available to work weekends, overtime, and respond to emergencies on short notice to ensure continuous plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory requirements, and quality systems, aligning all maintenance activities with product specifications and company policies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance supervision, with hands-on knowledge in the repair, maintenance, and operation of industrial machinery and systems.
• Extensive knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and food industry-specific equipment (preferably meat processing).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical systems; experience with PLC-controlled systems, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical multi-meters.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, other departments, and management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including maintenance management software and basic office tools (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Bilingual skills are a plus, facilitating communication with a diverse workforce.

Physical Demands

The work environment involves the following physical demands:

• Standing: Over 2/3 of the time
• Walking: Over 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: Under 1/3 of the time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Over 2/3 of the time
• Reach with hands and arms: Over 2/3 of the time
• Climb or balance: Under 1/3 of the time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Under 1/3 of the time
• Lifting requirements:
• Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of the time
• Up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time
• Up to 50 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time
• Up to 100 pounds: None to under 1/3 of the time
• More than 100 pounds: None to under 1/3 of the time

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• Extreme cold temperatures (below 40°F in cooler, below 0°F in freezer)
• Moderate noise level