Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd shift

Job Juncture; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Tar Heel, NC. This role involves leading maintenance teams to manage installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of critical equipment. You will ensure smooth operations and maximize production efficiency while complying with USDA regulations.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, along with significant experience in food manufacturing and ammonia refrigeration. Strong technical, leadership, and communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years relevant experience required.
• Experience providing training or leading a process.
• Food manufacturing background with ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams in predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Train employees on safety procedures and work methods.
• Supervise maintenance systems to ensure high performance.
• Develop effective maintenance systems and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Technical skills in ammonia refrigeration

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of maintenance systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Experience in food manufacturing

Tools

Scheduling software

Work order processes

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd shift

Location: Tar Heel, NC

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

• 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

• 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.