2Nd Shift Maintenance Superintendent

JBS Foods•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Maintenance Superintendent oversees maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and technical equipment, coordinates maintenance supervisor duties, and provides technical assistance throughout the shift. The role administers the safety program, supports reliable production by addressing equipment defects and downtime, and leads maintenance teams toward personal and plant goals. The superintendent manages maintenance scheduling, work orders, preventive maintenance, equipment data, and the department budget, using SAP to prioritize work and schedule mechanics. The position also reviews purchase requisitions, orders parts, supports hiring and training, monitors production areas, attends meetings, and ensures compliance with OSHA safety practices. The role is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and requires the ability to work 40 or more hours per week and travel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in maintenance supervision.
Mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP systems.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Knowledge of skilled crafts and ability to read schematics.
Ability to work 40 or more hours per week.
Knowledge of safety precautions and occupational hazards.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical education in mechanical, electrical, robotics, or electronics.
Industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate supervisor duties and oversee maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and technical equipment.
Administer the safety program and promote safety in all maintenance activities.
Review production reports and identify causes of downtime.
Address mechanical or technical defects causing downtime.
Assign work orders and special projects to maintenance supervisors.
Maintain the department budget.
Conduct daily meetings to review assignments and address issues.
Provide technical assistance throughout the shift.
Review and approve maintenance purchase requisitions.
Interview and hire supervisory and hourly maintenance personnel.
Delegate training procedures.
Schedule and maintain preventive maintenance.
Monitor production areas to ensure equipment functionality.
Prioritize work orders and schedule mechanics in SAP.
Update equipment data in SAP.
Attend scheduled meetings.
Ensure compliance with OSHA safety practices.
Communicate effectively in English.
Lead teams to achieve personal and plant goals.
Develop and manage maintenance schedules.
Order parts and assign work orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.