Plant Maintenance Lead: Drive Reliability & Production

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across plant operations. You will oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment reliability to keep production lines running.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and documentation, ensuring compliance with safety and USDA requirements while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and training staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex process issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in preventive maintenance.
• Plan and schedule maintenance with Production teams.
• Develop KPIs and report maintenance performance.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and safety procedures.
• Coach and develop staff for high performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

2+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across plant operations. You will oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment reliability to keep production lines running.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and documentation, ensuring compliance with safety and USDA requirements while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.