Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd shift

Keystone Distinction Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Tar Heel, NC. The role includes leading maintenance teams to ensure effective installation, repair, and preventive maintenance across all equipment in the plant.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and experience in food manufacturing. The position offers a salary of $80-100K plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent in related field.
• Experience in training, coaching or managing.
• Background in food manufacturing, particularly meat processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in maintenance tasks.
• Supervise maintenance systems and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd shift

Location: Tar Heel, NC

Salary: $80-100K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Maintenance Supervisor: As the 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead the maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You’ll ensure smooth operations, minimizing mechanical downtime and maximizing production efficiency.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor:

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs.
• Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.
• Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).
• Provide long‑term solutions and day‑to‑day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness).
• Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Supervisor:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Food Manufacturing background, meat processing a plus.
• Ammonia refrigeration background preferred.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high‑level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g., PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Bilingual, preferred.