Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Melrose, MN

Legacy Turkey•Melrose, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Turkey is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Maintenance Supervisor to lead second-shift maintenance and refrigeration operations at its Melrose, Minnesota plant. The role leads frontline teams in meeting daily safety, quality, and performance goals and supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The supervisor oversees maintenance work, team development, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, contractors, and department costs, while partnering with other plant departments and providing weekend, holiday, emergency, and cross-shift support as needed. The role requires at least three years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing and a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license is required. A Minnesota 2nd Class “B” Boiler Operator License or higher is preferred upon hire; if the selected candidate does not hold the license at hire, it must be obtained within the first six months. Candidates without industrial refrigeration experience must attend third-party refrigeration training and pass the RETA and CIRO exams. Applicants must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work visa authorization.

Requirements

At least three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and equipment reliability.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, RMP, industrial safety, and applicable maintenance and environmental requirements.
Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices and EAM/CMMS work-management systems.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including directing work, holding team members accountable, developing employees, and driving results.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and prioritize competing maintenance and production needs in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (EAM/CMMS).
Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and respond to emergency maintenance situations.
Ability to work second shift and flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and additional hours as required.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform extended standing, walking, bending, climbing steps, and ladder use.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead, supervisory, or similar experience directing maintenance work, large repairs or overhauls, complex troubleshooting, or equipment improvements.
Two-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field.
Minnesota 2nd Class “B” Boiler Operator License or higher upon hire.
Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience in food processing, meat processing, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising employee performance and development.
Experience managing preventative maintenance programs, maintenance planning, and EAM/CMMS systems.
Experience with industrial refrigeration, boiler, HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and cost control.
CMRP or other relevant technical certification or licensure.
Industrial refrigeration experience; candidates without it must attend third-party refrigeration training and pass the RETA and CIRO exams.

Responsibilities

Lead second-shift maintenance and refrigeration operations to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
Supervise, coach, train, and hold hourly maintenance and refrigeration employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and work completion.
Assign and prioritize daily maintenance work, staffing, and resources to support production schedules and department goals.
Maintain a strong floor presence, verify work quality, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, RMP, and company requirements.
Participate on the plant emergency response team, including HAZWOPER and confined space entry teams, and complete required respiratory medical evaluation and respirator fit testing.
Oversee preventative maintenance and work orders in the EAM/CMMS system, ensuring work is completed, documented, and closed accurately and on time.
Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, repairs, and equipment improvements to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Oversee production equipment and refrigeration, boiler, HVAC, compressed air, utility, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Manage contractor and OEM support and maintenance costs, including labor, parts, supplies, and outside services.
Partner with Production, Safety, Quality, Sanitation, and other departments to meet plant goals and support continuous improvement.
Complete supervisory administrative duties, including payroll approval, time-off requests, staffing coverage, performance documentation, and required reports.
Provide weekend, holiday, emergency, and cross-shift support as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.