Plant Maintenance Lead: Keep Production Flowing

Smithfield Foods; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Sioux City, IA, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across the plant, ensuring reliable equipment, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance to maximize production efficiency.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of leadership experience, strong communication, and proficiency with maintenance systems and MS Office. Willingness to work long hours and weekends is noted.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs; train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production; develop and implement maintenance systems; provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support; develop KPIs and provide status reports.
• Compliance & Documentation: ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations; maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Crisis Management & Continuity: in the absence of key personnel, assume responsibility for completing or delegating tasks.
• People Management: drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of development and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Sioux City, IA, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across the plant, ensuring reliable equipment, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance to maximize production efficiency.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of leadership experience, strong communication, and proficiency with maintenance systems and MS Office. Willingness to work long hours and weekends is noted.