Plant Maintenance Leader — Predictive Tech & Safety

JBS USA; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Booneville, MS is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance crews across plant, utilities and powerhouse equipment. The role combines strategic and tactical duties in a fast-paced food processing environment.

You will oversee predictive maintenance, scheduling, and USDA-compliant practices, while coaching teams and driving uptime. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of Maintenance, Maintenance Supervision or Process/Project Management experience required.
• Previous experience with ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering) preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.
• Troubleshoot/repair equipment, plan, assign, and direct work; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and assist in providing appropriate resolutions.
• Develop and implement day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation.
• Ensure maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and work closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
• Maintain Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function.
• Provide long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
• Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Building and Ground Maintenance.
• Work side by side with maintenance personnel.
• Reports directly to Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration

High pressure boiler

PLCs / instrumentation

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Booneville, MS is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance crews across plant, utilities and powerhouse equipment. The role combines strategic and tactical duties in a fast-paced food processing environment.

You will oversee predictive maintenance, scheduling, and USDA-compliant practices, while coaching teams and driving uptime. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.