First-Shift Maintenance Leader: Equipment Reliability

Conagra Brands, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks a first-shift maintenance supervisor at our Fayetteville, AR manufacturing plant to lead maintenance of production equipment, building systems and plant reliability.

This role requires supervisory experience, PM programs, CAD/blueprint familiarity, and strong problem-solving skills. You will plan, schedule, coach, and manage budgets while promoting safety and continuous improvement across maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another technical field preferred.
• Three to five years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and electronic and electrical principles.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, maintenance instructions, and technical procedures.
• Computer proficiency and effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Computer-aided design and drafting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance work and staffing to support production needs.
• Monitor equipment downtime and production performance, identifying mechanical trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to maintenance employees.
• Manage labor, overtime, parts, and maintenance expenses within departmental budgets.
• Support mechanical integrity, equipment reliability, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and union requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across maintenance and production-line performance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Downtime analysis

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Budget management

Safety compliance

Training & coaching

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Electrical schematics

Job description

Conagra Brands seeks a first-shift maintenance supervisor at our Fayetteville, AR manufacturing plant to lead maintenance of production equipment, building systems and plant reliability.

This role requires supervisory experience, PM programs, CAD/blueprint familiarity, and strong problem-solving skills. You will plan, schedule, coach, and manage budgets while promoting safety and continuous improvement across maintenance and production teams.