Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift, Food Plant Ops

Milwaukee Succeeds; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor for the 1st shift in Wisconsin. You will lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians to perform predictive and preventive maintenance across plant equipment, utilities, and systems, ensuring peak production and minimal downtime.

You will oversee maintenance planning, documentation, and KPI reporting, while enforcing USDA compliance and safety standards. Strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading teams and providing training or mentoring.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Plan and schedule maintenance in collaboration with Production; implement TPM, SOPs and safety programs.
• Maintain maintenance documentation, KPIs, and compliance with regulations (USDA).
• Provide leadership in crisis management and continuity when key personnel are unavailable.
• Drive people development and coach employees to improve performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Training/coaching

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor for the 1st shift in Wisconsin. You will lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians to perform predictive and preventive maintenance across plant equipment, utilities, and systems, ensuring peak production and minimal downtime.

You will oversee maintenance planning, documentation, and KPI reporting, while enforcing USDA compliance and safety standards. Strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.