Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd shift

Eckceptional Search; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckceptional Search is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Tar Heel, NC to lead maintenance teams across plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You will oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and TPM initiatives to maximize uptime and production efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving, leadership, and hands-on ammonia refrigeration expertise in a food manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience leading training or mentoring staff.
• Food manufacturing background and ammonia refrigeration preferred.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians on preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Train staff on work methods and safety procedures.
• Oversee maintenance systems, documentation, and KPIs.
• Coordinate timely maintenance with Production to address repairs.
• Develop preventive/predictive maintenance programs and TPM.
• Provide status reports to maintenance management and ensure USDA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Ammonia refrigeration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration

High pressure boiler

PLCs

Instrumentation

Microsoft Office

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.