Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift)

ConAgra Fds Packaged Fds; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus & 401k

Career development

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead first‑shift maintenance activities at our manufacturing plant, supporting production equipment, building systems and overall plant reliability. You will manage maintenance work, preventive and predictive programs, and resources to achieve safety, uptime, quality and cost goals.

Responsibilities include planning and scheduling maintenance work and staffing, monitoring downtime and performance, leading predictive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and electrical principles.
• Experience reading blueprints/schematics and technical procedures.
• Computer proficiency; good communication and problem-solving skills.
• CAD/Drafting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Electrical principles

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technical field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will lead first-shift maintenance activities at our Fayetteville manufacturing plant, supporting production equipment, building systems, and plant reliability. You will manage maintenance work, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and resources to support safety, uptime, quality, and cost goals.

A Taste of Your 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.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• 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.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

• You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $64,000.00 - $90,000.00

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.