Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Minnesota; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Leader to drive a high-performing plant's reliability and uptime in Minnesota. You will lead a team of supervisors, implement TPM, and manage Preventive & Predictive maintenance using SAP PM to minimize downtime and costs.

You'll report to the Plant leadership, develop bold maintenance strategies, and mentor a skilled staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience leading training or mentoring staff.
• Advanced mechanical/electrical skills (PLCs, instrumentation).
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems, TPM, preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance systems to drive peak performance and minimize costs.
• Direct maintenance staff; ensure safety and efficient work.
• Provide timely solutions to equipment issues and reduce downtime.
• Partner with Plant Engineer on Preventive & Predictive programs (SAP PM).
• Track KPIs: equipment reliability, OEE, supplier performance.
• Demonstrate flexibility and leadership to cover duties as needed.
• Develop and coach staff for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical & electrical expertise

Maintenance management systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational planning

SAP knowledge

MS Office

3+ years relevant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.

VALUE YOU'LL BRING

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Lead a powerhouse team of Maintenance Supervisors, driving the success of our building and equipment maintenance efforts! As a key player, you'll develop bold strategies to minimize mechanical downtime and keep production lines running at full throttle, ensuring product flow remains uninterrupted. Your leadership will directly impact our operational efficiency, shaping the future of our plant. You'll spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge maintenance systems like Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and more-transforming our maintenance processes into a well-oiled machine. In this role, you won’t just manage-you’ll innovate, elevate, and set new standards for a High Performing Manufacturing Organization!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintenance Systems Management: Take charge of our maintenance systems to drive peak performance and minimize costs! You'll lead the charge in implementing best-in-class systems like Root Cause Analysis, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and TPM to ensure the plant operates at maximum capacity. By strategically scheduling work, reducing unscheduled downtime, and boosting efficiency, you'll minimize disruption and maximize plant performance, all while cutting costs.
• Maintenance Staff and Safety: Lead and inspire the maintenance team through effective delegation, planning, and organizing, ensuring smooth execution of work assignments. You'll champion plant safety by enforcing policies and procedures and promoting a culture of safety that aligns with Smithfield's objectives and complies with federal and state regulations. Your leadership will foster a safe and efficient working environment, allowing the team to thrive.
• Solutions & Troubleshooting: Be the go-to problem solver for day-to-day operational challenges. You'll provide quick and effective solutions to issues ranging from equipment failures to troubleshooting, ensuring minimal disruption and preventing recurring problems. Your proactive approach will keep the plant running smoothly and efficiently.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Partner with the Plant Engineer to design and manage a top-tier Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program using the SAP PM Module. By analyzing program data and continuously improving processes, you'll ensure the plant's equipment is always in optimal condition, driving reliability and long-term success.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Stay on top of Key Performance Indicators, tracking and reporting maintenance performance across all areas - equipment reliability, supplier performance, overall equipment effectiveness, and more. You'll use these metrics to guide continuous improvement efforts, ensuring the maintenance function operates at its highest potential.
• Flexibility and Leadership: When key personnel are absent, you'll step up to ensure tasks are completed or delegated efficiently, keeping operations running without a hitch. Your leadership ensures all responsibilities are handled smoothly, maintaining seamless operations.
• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years' 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.
• Possesses advanced technical skills in the mechanical / electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of world-class maintenance management systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and well versed in SAP.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and technical skills required; presentation skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

RELOCATION PACKAGE

Available Yes

EEO INFORMATION

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

COMPANY CULTURE

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.