Supervisor Maintenance - Cleveland Hatchery (Cleveland, GA)
About The Position
This position is responsible for all aspects of location maintenance coordination, including leading and directing maintenance technicians. The role focuses on fostering a well-trained and motivated maintenance team while assisting the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures. This position ensures a safe, clean environment and oversees preventive maintenance and equipment repairs. The successful candidate will quickly assess maintenance issues to minimize production downtime and must have working knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), to ensure all maintenance employees comply with company standards.
Requirements
- Associate degree or college program certificate; or Five (5) or more years of related experience and training; or An equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports
- Proven experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians
- Ability to speak clearly and effectively
- Ability to listen, understand, and respond to verbal instructions and ideas
- Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts in writing
- Basic PLC experience required
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Some weekend work required
- Strict adherence to all biosecurity protocols, including: Showering before entering the facility and potentially multiple times during the workday, Wearing company-provided clothing and footwear, No jewelry permitted on the jobsite, except for medical ID jewelry, Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid contact with all avian species (e.g., chickens, ducks, birds), Compliance with the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times, Adherence to all Cobb Farm Hatchery Biosecurity Standards
- The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, evaluate, and train a team of approximately 15 maintenance technicians
- Promote and maintain a strong “Safety First” culture among maintenance staff
- Manage and oversee preventive maintenance programs for plant and equipment
- Measure, monitor, and reduce equipment and machine downtime
- Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues and direct or assist with repairs
- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
- Support the Maintenance Manager in implementing and enforcing maintenance policies and procedures
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Telehealth services
- Well-being support programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Fully funded education programs (diplomas, certificates, and degrees)
- Employee discount programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
