Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

Perdue Chicken; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Rockingham team. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance activities to ensure optimal production efficiency while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering or a related field, along with 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining equipment, organizing maintenance work, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a company committed to innovation and quality in the food industry, where your expertise will contribute to a trusted name in premium proteins.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience with prior supervisory experience.
• Must have troubleshooting ability and technical knowledge of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance staff and plans maintenance activities.
• Ensures all plant equipment is operational and safe for production.
• Implements preventive maintenance schedules and repairs equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical knowledge of production equipment

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Technical education equivalent

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join the Rockingham, NC team. This role supervises staff, plans and implements all maintenance activities in the plant to maximize production while adhering to standard safe practices and procedures. The Maintenance Supervisor also maintains systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules, restoring, repairing, rebuilding or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Ensures all plant and equipment are in top operating conditions and are available for production as needed.
2. Organizes and plans regular maintenance work on all equipment and systems within the plant.
3. Reviews preventative procedures, evaluates and maximizes maintenance procedures collaborating with other Operation departments identifying problems and requirements.
4. Supervises the activities of maintenance associates so that they are in compliance with the Company's regulations concerning safety procedures thus minimizing personal injury risks, environmental and Company asset damage.
5. Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal codes and regulations.
6. Selects, orients, trains, assigns, schedules, coaches, counsels and disciplines staff.
7. Evaluates functionality and reliability of facility systems and associates equipment. Improves function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying, recommending and implementing changes, expansions and additions.

Minimum Education

• BS degree in Engineering or related discipline or technical education equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years related experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Troubleshooting ability, technical knowledge of production equipment, mechanical, and electrical equipment required.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are required along with the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.