Value Added Maintenance Supervisor 1St Shift

Jbs Usa•Grand Island, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Value Added Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supporting and overseeing all maintenance activities within the Value Added production area. This role ensures equipment reliability, safe operations, and efficient maintenance practices across a diverse product environment that includes Multivac packaging systems and other specialized equipment. The Supervisor works closely with production leadership to minimize downtime, maintain product quality, and support continuous improvement in a fast‑paced, consumer‑ready packaging department.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing plant; experience in highly regulated industrial or manufacturing environments will be considered
Experience maintaining and managing building services/systems using contractors and internal staff
High school diploma or GED required
Strong working knowledge of preventative maintenance, facilities management, equipment repair, refrigeration, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, instrumentation, and PLC systems
Knowledge of building and fire codes, health and safety standards
Demonstrated leadership and people‑management skills in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment
Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work collaboratively across departments
Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities

Nice To Haves

college degree preferred
experience with quality improvement and risk management processes is an asset

Responsibilities

Support installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment in the Value Added department
Assist with maintenance, repair, and service of plant equipment, buildings, and facilities
Plan, organize, and direct maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and maximum return on assets
Implement processes to reduce manufacturing costs through efficient use of manpower, equipment, materials, and capital
Apply working knowledge of electrical systems, industrial wiring, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, instrumentation, and PLCs to maintain VA equipment
Oversee setup, repair, teardown, and inspection of automated equipment—including Multivac machines—to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
Maintain Preventative Maintenance Records for all Value Added equipment
Issue weekly maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of tasks
Support oversight of physical plant facilities, systems, and equipment within the VA area
Identify operational issues and implement corrective solutions
Participate in ongoing support of the Processing Operating System
Ensure safety compliance for buildings, equipment, and maintenance staff
Interpret and enforce company policies and practices
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist teams in troubleshooting
Maintain production equipment to organizational standards, ensuring minimal downtime
Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies as needed
Contribute to the ongoing development of JBS GI policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned to support Value Added maintenance operations