Plant Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Clinton, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance teams responsible for installing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on critical plant, facility, utility, and powerhouse equipment. The role is focused on minimizing mechanical downtime, maximizing production efficiency, and keeping production processes and lines operating effectively. The supervisor leads and develops maintenance employees, coordinates maintenance work with Production, implements maintenance systems, and supports troubleshooting and analysis of equipment issues. The role also tracks maintenance performance, ensures work complies with USDA regulations, and maintains accurate work and inventory records. The position may involve long hours and weekend work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by training, coaching, or mentoring less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
Ability to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts related to high-level process issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high-pressure boilers, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields, including PLCs, instrumentation, or mechanical engineering, and ability to lead resource planning in a large manufacturing environment.
Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory, and scheduling software.
Strong leadership skills, including conflict resolution, facilitation, change management, decision-making, empowerment, and delegation.
Good planning and priority-setting skills.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventive maintenance and machine repairs.
Train employees in appropriate work methods and safety procedures.
Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation.
Schedule maintenance in a timely manner and coordinate with Production on equipment and facility repairs.
Develop and implement maintenance systems, including preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM, SOPs, and safety practices.
Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.
Develop and maintain maintenance performance KPIs, including supplier and contractor performance, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.
Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance work and inventory.
In the absence of key personnel, complete or delegate required tasks and responsibilities.
Support a positive employee experience through employee development and coaching.
Provide leadership and guidance to Maintenance Department employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities under organizational policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and assist with resolutions.