Maintenance Lead - 2nd Shift (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead will take charge of the plant’s maintenance team and ensure all equipment and systems run smoothly. This role involves leading and mentoring a skilled team, overseeing repairs, managing preventive maintenance, and tackling challenges to keep production moving at full speed. It is an opportunity for individuals with a passion for leadership and hands-on problem-solving to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Attend "Train the Trainer"
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard.
• Manage preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Act as the go-to person for diagnosing and solving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to prioritize maintenance needs and reduce disruption.
• Ensure all safety protocols, policies, and regulatory standards are followed on the job.
• Oversee inventory levels and ensure the team has the tools and parts needed for successful repairs and maintenance.
• Follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay - $25.80/hr -$31.05/hr
• $.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Relocation Assistance packages
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED