Assistant Maintenance Superintendent 

Position Summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to lead the 2nd shift maintenance team. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, this position is responsible for supervising 1st Line Managers and Line Leaders in a meat processing environment and ensuring established daily production and quality targets are achieved. The Assistant Superintendent will utilize their skill, experience, and decision-making ability to ensure product through the department meets company, customer, and government specifications.

This position will take responsibility for ensuring training effectiveness within the department to support targets while maintaining compliance with good manufacturing processes (GMPs) and workplace safety expectations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership: Drive a culture of process safety excellence with a strong emphasis on incident and accident prevention.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards.

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and assign tasks to team members.

• Monitor the progress and efficiency of maintenance tasks and provide guidance as needed.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and SOPs to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.

• Coordinate and oversee repairs, installations, and maintenance projects.

• Ensure that all maintenance work is completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

• Assist in managing the inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment and order as needed.

• Ensure that all maintenance equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment maintenance logs, and safety inspections.

• Prepare and submit reports on maintenance activities, costs, and performance metrics.

• Participate in meetings and provide input on maintenance-related issues.

• Maintain team member compliance with company policies, safety and quality standards, and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field is preferred. A high school diploma will be considered for those with an additional 7+ years of experience as a maintenance supervisor in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience in maintenance.

• Experience working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and with processing equipment is preferred.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proficiency in maintenance management software and tools, particularly SAP.

• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products, along with the ability to learn and utilize enterprise software and database reporting tools.

• Ability to work independently and identify solutions with very little supervision.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and resourceful in accomplishing tasks and deadlines.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions, including fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud, and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand:

The position requires lifting heavy objects, walking, and standing for long periods under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The ability to quickly move arms and legs, excellent stamina, and good vision are necessary.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.