Automation Maintenance Supervisor - Uptime & Upgrades Lead

Pilgrim; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alvey Maintenance Technician Supervisor at the JBS Grand Island Beef Plant leads the Alvey Maintenance Technician Department, overseeing maintenance of automated equipment, conveyors, scales, and control systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

They drive continuous improvement, document procedures, and coordinate projects while collaborating with production leadership to minimize downtime and ensure safety and cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of related industrial maintenance or automation experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control-system troubleshooting
• Experience with automated conveyor systems, scales, and industrial equipment
• Familiarity with Windows-based systems used for scale or automation interfaces
• Strong communication skills; Spanish is a plus
• Excellent customer service and support mindset
• Comfortable working in a plant/industrial environment
• Willingness to travel when required

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the Alvey Maintenance Technician Department.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Alvey automated equipment, conveyors, scales, and associated control systems.
• Support production by ensuring uptime and reliability of all Alvey systems.
• Document maintenance procedures, equipment configurations, and site-specific SOPs.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance projects related to Alvey automation and scale systems.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs for mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues.
• Collaborate with production leadership to prioritize maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and equipment standards related to Alvey systems.
• Assist with equipment procurement, replacement planning, and system upgrades.
• Provide on-call support for unexpected equipment failures or plant emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Automation systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Scale systems

Windows-based interfaces

Spanish language

Customer service

Plant environment

Travel availability

Education

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance

Technical certifications (A+, automation, PLC coursework)

Tools

PLC coursework

Industrial controls

Job description

The Alvey Maintenance Technician Supervisor at the JBS Grand Island Beef Plant leads the Alvey Maintenance Technician Department, overseeing maintenance of automated equipment, conveyors, scales, and control systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

They drive continuous improvement, document procedures, and coordinate projects while collaborating with production leadership to minimize downtime and ensure safety and cybersecurity compliance.