Maintenance Supervisor - Livingston Prepared Plant (Swing Shift)

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Livingston, California seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee refrigeration operations, daily swing shift production, and plant maintenance activities. The role collaborates with the PSM Coordinator to stay compliant with regulations and directs preventive maintenance across the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant.

The position requires experience in boiler, refrigeration, and wastewater treatment, plus strong leadership and safety-focused supervision of staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience in poultry or related industrial areas.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience with emphasis on boiler, refrigeration and wastewater treatment operations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and leadership ability.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art control devices.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise shift maintenance for all refrigeration.
• Prepare work schedules and mechanic duty assignments to support maintenance program and USDA requirements.
• Inspect for safe working habits and high-quality workmanship; ensure repairs are effective.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance requests to ensure timely completion.
• Estimate materials and manpower costs for job orders and projects.
• Inspect equipment; prepare maintenance repair requests.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Control devices knowledge

Job description

Pay Range: $81,450 to $101,825. per year.

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor will provide supervision of refrigeration responsibilities for the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant. Position is also responsible for daily swing shift production, daily floor audits, collaborate with contractors, create work orders, report downtime and assist all Livingston Prepared Foods production and maintenance staff. This position is responsible for working closely with PSM Coordinator to remain compliant on all regulations as it relates to the refrigeration room. The position will also, plan and direct preventive maintenance and maintenance repair/overall actions on equipment located throughout the Livingston Prepared Foods Plant.

• Direct and supervise shift maintenance for all refrigeration.
• Prepare work schedules and mechanic duty assignments as required to support the total maintenance program and the requirements of Production and USDA personnel.
• Perform frequent on-the-job inspections to ensure employee safe working habits, safe work areas, high quality workmanship and effectiveness of maintenance and repairs.
• Evaluate, prioritize and schedule maintenance repair requests to ensure timely completion of all repair actions.
• Accurately estimate materials and manpower costs for job orders and project requests.
• Routinely inspect equipment for needed repairs and maintenance. Prepare maintenance repair requests.
• Proved technical assistance to assigned personnel in the following areas: proper operation of equipment, proper use of maintenance manuals/schematics, efficient troubleshooting and proper maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Provide the Maintenance Supervisor with a written list of materials and replacement parts as requires. Specifically:
  • Initiate purchase requisitions.
  • Initiate Material Request Cards for spare stock on Maintenance Inventory Control.
  • Recommend needed special tools as required.
  • Identify current/potential spares shortages or zero balances.
• Conduct an aggressive, continual, and on-going safety program to include: inspection, instruction, prevention and documentation.
• Responsible for continuous employee training program (as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor), especially for newly assigned personnel. Increase the effectiveness of experienced personnel. Specifically:
  • Develop on-the-job training programs for new personnel.
  • Evaluate and document employee training records.
  • Develop employee training requirements for new equipment.
  • Develop employee skill level upgrading tests.
• Conduct monthly environmental inspections and keep all required maintenance records current.
• Monitor and keep all required maintenance records current. These records are to be used to conduct analysis and generate reports.
• Conduct an aggressive, on going safety program to include: inspection, instruction, correction, prevention and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience in poultry or related industrial areas
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience with emphasis on:
  • Expertise in all phases of boiler, refrigeration and waste water treatment operations
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills
• Exhibit good leadership skills
• Have working knowledge of state-of-the-art control devices
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms? This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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