Lead Maintenance Supervisor: Equipment Reliability

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a technical team responsible for equipment repair and preventative maintenance. You will drive reliability, supervise daily operations, and coordinate with engineers to implement capital projects.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, safety, and cost controls, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving process efficiency. Strong leadership, communication and plant-floor presence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge with preventive maintenance.
• Read and write English; able to communicate with diverse teams.
• Familiar with LEAN operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily maintenance operations for assigned areas and supervises staff.
• Ensures repairs are done correctly and efficiently.
• Collaborates with engineers and vendors on capital projects.
• Maintains regulatory compliance in health, safety and environment.
• Develops maintenance team capabilities in predictive maintenance and OEE data.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a technical team responsible for equipment repair and preventative maintenance. You will drive reliability, supervise daily operations, and coordinate with engineers to implement capital projects.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, safety, and cost controls, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving process efficiency. Strong leadership, communication and plant-floor presence are essential.