Lead Maintenance Supervisor, Processing Plant

Peco-Foods; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco-Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the upkeep and adjustment of processing plant equipment, ensuring maximum production and minimal downtime. The role requires directing hourly mechanics, assigning tasks, and issuing work orders while coordinating with production teams on flow and safety compliance.

You will oversee daily staffing, attendance reporting, and payroll integration, with authority to hire or terminate on the shift.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of supervisory experience in poultry processing plant maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use various computer applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and adjustment of plant equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime.
• Assign maintenance employees to production line jobs as needed and ensure on‑time start‑up.
• Issue work orders for all maintenance staff on shift.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to meet quality goals.
• Enforce safety rules; conduct safety meetings and train employees.
• Prepare staffing, attendance, and payroll reports daily.
• Direct hourly maintenance staff and respond to production flow issues.
• Handle hiring and firing authority; other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peco-Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the upkeep and adjustment of processing plant equipment, ensuring maximum production and minimal downtime. The role requires directing hourly mechanics, assigning tasks, and issuing work orders while coordinating with production teams on flow and safety compliance.

You will oversee daily staffing, attendance reporting, and payroll integration, with authority to hire or terminate on the shift.