Food Plant Maintenance Lead

OSI Group; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

The OSI Group, a premier global food provider, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant equipment, building systems and integrity to keep production running efficiently. You will lead a team of maintenance mechanics, manage parts stocks and work orders, coordinate with other departments, and ensure safety and food-safety compliance in a fast-paced facility.

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required, with 5+ years in maintenance and 2–3 years in a

Qualifications

• Five+ years in maintenance or related trades with leadership exposure.
• Experience supervising or leading a maintenance team in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, written and verbal, across levels.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members and manage priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; basic data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff to keep production equipment and building systems in optimal order.
• Respond to urgent equipment issues and assign repair work promptly.
• Manage spare parts, inventory, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Approve parts orders within policy and coordinate with other departments.
• Ensure safety and food safety compliance in all maintenance activities.
• Schedule and review weekly timecards; coach staff and address performance.
• Provide training and technical guidance to the team; support after-hours needs.
• Lead in selecting and developing maintenance personnel; maintain clean shop.
• Collaborate to ensure seven-day maintenance coverage and efficient operations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MP2 software

Job description

The OSI Group, a premier global food provider, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant equipment, building systems and integrity to keep production running efficiently. You will lead a team of maintenance mechanics, manage parts stocks and work orders, coordinate with other departments, and ensure safety and food-safety compliance in a fast-paced facility.

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required, with 5+ years in maintenance and 2–3 years in a