Maintenance Supervisor (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company•St Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and reliably at the St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant. This 3rd-shift role leads maintenance technicians and oversees equipment maintenance and repairs, preventive maintenance, and efforts to minimize production downtime. The supervisor assists the Maintenance Manager with maintenance policies and procedures and supports a safe, clean work environment. They also ensure staff understand and follow company policies and procedures, including SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM or end of shift, with flexibility as needed. Weekend work and overtime may be needed to support operations; additional compensation is provided for sixth and seventh workdays. The position is slated for candidates currently working at this facility, with priority consideration for those candidates before applicants from other locations. Applicants must reside in the United States. Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician or in a closely related role.
Ability and experience in leading, directing, evaluating, and training a team of maintenance technicians.
Basic PLC experience.
Ability to diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues and direct or assist in repairs.
Proficient verbal communication skills, including listening, understanding, and articulating ideas effectively.
Strong written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Availability for some weekend work as needed.
For internal candidates, the stated eligibility criteria include fewer than 4 attendance points at locations using an 8-point policy on the application date, no written warning in the past six months, and no suspension on record in the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians is preferred.
An associate’s degree or relevant college certificate in a related field is preferred, along with hands-on maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated team.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Manage and oversee preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Assess problems quickly to minimize production downtime.
Maintain knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices.
Ensure maintenance staff understand and follow company policies and procedures.
Promote a “Safety First” culture among staff.
Develop and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for equipment and the plant.
Measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime; diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues; and direct or assist with repairs.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and support responsible AI adoption and accountability for AI-supported outcomes.