Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

WellPet, LLC; Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits package

Warm and welcoming environment

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

WellPet, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift at our Decatur, AR plant. The role oversees maintenance staff, schedules work around production, and ensures safety and quality throughout all maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will lead a team, coach and evaluate performance, and drive Lean improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years experience in a Maintenance/Team Lead Role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in managing employee performance, conducting reviews, coaching and administering disciplinary action.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage at least 10 employees.
• Ability to read/interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures; write routine reports and speak before groups.
• Experience with extruders, packaging systems and conveying equipment.
• Previous experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Experience operating production machines.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise employees in Maintenance and oversee daily activities.
• Coordinate maintenance work around production schedules and downtime.
• Ensure safety and food safety compliance; coach staff accordingly.
• Conduct interviews, training, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain data and communicate effectively between shifts and teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Communication

Disciplinary action

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extruders

Packaging systems

Conveying equipment

Job description

WellPet, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift at our Decatur, AR plant. The role oversees maintenance staff, schedules work around production, and ensures safety and quality throughout all maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will lead a team, coach and evaluate performance, and drive Lean improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies and food safety standards.