Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

H. T. PROF Group; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Kinston, NC is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across the plant, facilities, and powerhouse.

You’ll drive preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and keep production lines running at peak efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience, strong problem solving, PLC and electrical knowledge, and the ability to develop KPIs and maintain records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading maintenance teams or projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willing to work long hours and weekends.
• Knowledge of safety and USDA regulations.
• Knowledge of TPM and preventive/predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs.
• 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 KPIs for tracking maintenance performance.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Ammonia refrigeration

PLCs

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Night Shift

Location: Kinston, North Carolina

Job Summary of the Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor: The Maintenance Supervisor will lead the maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. Help ensure smooth operations, minimize mechanical downtime, and maximize production efficiency. By overseeing the maintenance of key processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor:

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs.
• 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.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.
• 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 a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.