Plant Maintenance Lead - Predictive & TPM Expert

Smithfield Foods; Arnold (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Pennsylvania is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse, ensuring uninterrupted production and peak equipment reliability.

You will plan and schedule maintenance, implement preventive and predictive programs, monitor KPIs, ensure USDA compliance, and coach staff to foster a safe, collaborative, and efficient work environment.

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: You'll lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs. You'll also train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures. Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: You'll also ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs. Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.). Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness). Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
• Compliance & Documentation: You will 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 the completion of required tasks and responsibilities.
• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Skills

Team Leadership

Maintenance Planning

Compliance

Crisis Management

People Management

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance/CMMS systems

Work order systems

Inventory management software

TPM

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Pennsylvania is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse, ensuring uninterrupted production and peak equipment reliability.

You will plan and schedule maintenance, implement preventive and predictive programs, monitor KPIs, ensure USDA compliance, and coach staff to foster a safe, collaborative, and efficient work environment.