Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Smithfield Foods•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead dynamic maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. Your role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations, minimizing mechanical downtime, and maximizing production efficiency. By overseeing the maintenance of key processes, you will play a pivotal role in keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility. Your leadership ensures that every piece of equipment works seamlessly, keeping the plant in top shape for optimal production.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs.
Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.
Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs.
Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).
Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.
Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness).
Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
In the absence of key personnel, assume responsibility for completing or delegating the completion of required tasks and responsibilities.
Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
Provide leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones.
Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Medical plans.
Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Programs uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
LinkedIn Learning access for on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training.
Partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.