Position: Maintenance Supervisor -  Harvest

Summary:The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and must have a working knowledge of general maintenance, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical and electronic systems, and welding techniques (TIG, STICK). This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, while strictly adhering to safety protocols, Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise up to 10 team members and ensure timely completion of daily tasks and paperwork

• Organize and implement mechanical and engineering projects

• Complete daily preventive maintenance tasks and ensure documentation is accurate

• Maintain production line equipment in proper working condition

• Support other departments such as Production and Quality when necessary

• Follow GMPs and all safety protocols consistently

• Set up, inspect, test, and tear down machinery as needed

• Listen for unusual machine sounds to detect malfunctions and coordinate repairs

• Dismantle and repair machinery or install new components

• Lubricate and clean machinery parts such as shafts, gears, and bearings

• Maintain the facility’s physical structures

Note: This description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role

• High school diploma or GED required

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external contractors

• Proficient in operating forklifts, genie lifts, scissor lifts, and other PITs

• Capable of reading and executing work orders and equipment manuals

• Able to work independently and communicate in English

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced industrial or meat processing environment

• Formal leadership training

• Technical or vocational degree in maintenance or a related field

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, or Creole

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Plumbing, welding, and industrial electrical systems

• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system knowledge

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds

• Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds using appropriate methods

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling tools, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and speaking

• Must have close, distance, and color vision, with the ability to adjust focus

Additional Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities

• Participation in E-Verify as required by law

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay and total compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, PTO, 401(k), disability coverage, and more