Maintenance Supervisor - Food Processing Plant

Lincoln Premium Poultry; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Premium Poultry in Fremont, NE is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical leadership for plant maintenance personnel, schedule work, and coach direct reports for performance. You will monitor equipment and optimize downtime while ensuring compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.

The role requires coordinating with production and HR, managing timecards, and enforcing safety policies. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong maintenance knowledge, and the

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years in a maintenance field with supervisory or management experience.
• Familiar with manufacturing maintenance requirements.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, including HACCP, SSOPs and GMPs.
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally in writing and speech.
• Capable of motivating team members to hit production goals and conduct performance reviews.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with basic PC software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, train, and evaluate direct reports to maximize engagement and achieve targets.
• Monitor production areas to ensure proper equipment function.
• Suggest corrective measures for downtime caused by mechanical/technical defects.
• Prioritize work orders and manage maintenance scheduling.
• Sustain and improve work orders and maintain documentation for all work performed.
• Participate in Hazmat operations and emergency preparedness.
• Communicate improvement opportunities with leaders and staff.
• Enforce safety, quality, and food safety policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on performance and attitudes during shifts.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair plans to production supervisors and managers.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Coordinate with HR on employee conflicts and disciplinary actions.
• Manage timecards and time-off requests.
• All other duties as assigned by Maintenance Management and leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Team motivation

Education

Higher education in maintenance/electrical/refrigeration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lincoln Premium Poultry in Fremont, NE is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical leadership for plant maintenance personnel, schedule work, and coach direct reports for performance. You will monitor equipment and optimize downtime while ensuring compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.

The role requires coordinating with production and HR, managing timecards, and enforcing safety policies. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong maintenance knowledge, and the