Lead Refrigeration & Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for refrigeration supervision and swing-shift production oversight at the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant. You will supervise daily floor audits, coordinate with contractors, create work orders, report downtime, and ensure compliance with USDA regulations and safety standards.

The role directs preventive maintenance, oversees maintenance staff, trains personnel, and manages materials procurement.

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance experience in poultry or related industrial areas.
• Two years supervisory experience with emphasis on boiler, refrigeration and wastewater treatment operations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art control devices.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise shift maintenance for all refrigeration.
• Prepare work schedules and mechanic duty assignments to support the maintenance program and USDA/Production needs.
• Perform on-the-job inspections for safety, quality and workmanship.
• Evaluate, prioritize and schedule maintenance repair requests for timely completion.
• Estimate materials and manpower costs for job orders and projects.
• Routinely inspect equipment and prepare maintenance repair requests.
• Provide technical assistance on equipment operation, manuals/schematics, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Provide the supervisor with a list of materials and replacement parts; initiate requisitions and spare-stock requests; identify shortages.
• Lead safety programs including inspection, instruction, prevention and documentation.
• Oversee employee training programs and develop on-the-job training.
• Conduct monthly environmental inspections and keep maintenance records current.
• Monitor and report maintenance records for analysis and reporting.
• Lead an ongoing safety program and implement necessary corrections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Control devices knowledge

Tools

Boiler operations

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for refrigeration supervision and swing-shift production oversight at the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant. You will supervise daily floor audits, coordinate with contractors, create work orders, report downtime, and ensure compliance with USDA regulations and safety standards.

The role directs preventive maintenance, oversees maintenance staff, trains personnel, and manages materials procurement.