Maintenance Supervisor – Nights

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor must have a basic understanding of general maintenance, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical and electronic systems, and welding (TIG, STICK). This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 members, overseeing daily tasks and documentation.
• Organize and implement mechanical and engineering projects.
• Ensure completion of assigned preventative maintenance (PMs) and required paperwork.
• Maintain production lines in optimal mechanical condition.
• Assist other departments, such as Production and Quality, when needed.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols.
• Set up, inspect, test, and dismantle machinery as needed.
• Identify and diagnose mechanical issues through sound and operational variations.
• Disassemble defective machinery and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate machinery components such as shafts, bearings, and gears.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on physical structures as needed.

Note: This description is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance, or 5 years of direct experience in these fields.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and collaborate with personnel at all levels, including external contractors.
• Experience operating forklifts, genie lifts, scissor lifts, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Proficiency in reading work orders, writing reports, and interpreting equipment manuals.
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Leadership training.
• Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree in maintenance or a related field.
• Experience in the slaughter/meat industry.
• Multi-lingual abilities (Spanish, Karenni, French, and Creole are highly preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Plumbing
• Welding
• Industrial electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using the buddy system or designated lifting devices.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, handle objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to talk and hear in a production environment.