Maintenance Supervisor

Wayne Farms • Hammond, LA

19d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor directly supervises maintenance projects and ensures machinery, grounds, and buildings remain in working condition and meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA, GMP, OSHA, and environmental standards. The role oversees day-to-day maintenance operations, supports production, maintains an effective preventive maintenance program and parts inventory, and contributes to hiring and developing maintenance employees.

The selected candidate trains on first shift for the first six months. After training, the schedule transitions to third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The schedule may vary according to location needs.

This is a Leader of People role supervising 5–15 hourly maintenance employees. Required leadership competencies include sizing up people, delegation, planning, customer focus, and conflict management. The role requires following standard operating procedures and safety requirements, and working in hot, cold, and wet environments while performing frequent walking and other physical activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly with preventive maintenance systems and Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of maintenance duties, programs, and requirements in regulated food manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Thorough understanding of support required to maintain utility function, including refrigeration and freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, and PLCs.
• Ability to resolve routine problems and discrepancies that arise during daily tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
• Ability to apply basic reasoning and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from available inputs.
• Ability to apply critical thinking in standardized situations and non-routine problems.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk continuously inside and outside the facility and frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Ability to withstand hot and cold temperatures and wet environments.
• Ability to frequently use visual skills to read numbers, small-print details, and computerized data; receive auditory information; and use fine finger and hand manipulation to handle paperwork and operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supervising and maintaining the Preventative Maintenance Program to keep machinery, grounds, and buildings in working condition and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Supervise Maintenance Department personnel in day-to-day operations to minimize downtime and costs and achieve zero accidents.
• Organize, perform, and assign work priorities and schedules for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment supporting production operations.
• Identify and recommend cost-reduction opportunities in conjunction with operating teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and other departments to resolve maintenance-related issues.
• Supervise and maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory.
• Participate in hiring and developing skilled Maintenance Associates.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements.

What This Job Offers

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