Night-Shift Maintenance Lead: Equipment & Reliability

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the night shift in Emporia, KS. You will lead a technical maintenance team responsible for equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and reliability improvements within a food production environment.

The role requires coordinating with engineers and vendors, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring safety/regulatory compliance while advancing maintenance best practices across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related work experience; must be able to speak, read, write English.
• Experience leading a maintenance team.
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and safety standards.
• Experience in a food processing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily maintenance operations for assigned areas and supervises staff.
• Directs repairs and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Collaborates with engineers and vendors; ensures repairs are done correctly and efficiently.
• Works to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency.
• Supports capital projects with Engineering & Technical Services; ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical

Safety standards

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the night shift in Emporia, KS. You will lead a technical maintenance team responsible for equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and reliability improvements within a food production environment.

The role requires coordinating with engineers and vendors, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring safety/regulatory compliance while advancing maintenance best practices across the plant.