Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Melrose, MN

Legacy Turkey•Melrose, MN

7d•$82,500 - $107,250•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Turkey is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Maintenance Supervisor for its second-shift operations in Melrose, Minnesota. The role leads frontline maintenance and refrigeration teams to meet daily safety, quality, and performance goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The supervisor oversees plant maintenance, refrigeration, utilities, equipment reliability, work management, contractors, costs, and team development while partnering with other departments to support plant goals and continuous improvement. The role requires at least three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. A Minnesota 2nd Class “B” Boiler Operator License or higher is preferred upon hire; candidates hired without it must obtain it within six months. Candidates without industrial refrigeration experience must attend third-party refrigeration training and pass the RETA and CIRO exams. The position requires the ability to work second shift and flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed, and to meet the listed physical demands.

Requirements

Minimum three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license required.
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 the ability to direct work, hold team members accountable, develop employees, and drive 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 not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa and must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

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.

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 team members 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/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.