Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Smithfield Foods; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Shift premium

Education assistance

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, a leading American meat company, seeks a highly skilled Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance teams and ensure continuous production in our Minnesota plant.

The role focuses on predictive and preventive maintenance, TPM, and safety compliance, with responsibilities including developing maintenance systems, tracking KPIs, and coordinating with Production. Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading/trainings for staff or managing a project.
• Ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, and electrical/mechanical knowledge sought.
• Familiar with maintenance systems, work orders, TPM, and scheduling software.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good planning, prioritization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Long hours and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads maintenance teams in predictive and preventive maintenance and machine repair.
• Develops and maintains maintenance systems, processes and documentation.
• Schedules maintenance with Production to accomplish repairs.
• Develops KPIs for tracking maintenance performance.
• Provides long-term and day-to-day troubleshooting support.
• Trains employees on work methods and safety procedures.
• Ensures tasks comply with USDA regulations.
• Maintains records of maintenance work and inventory.
• Provides regular status reports to maintenance management.
• In absence of key personnel, delegates tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Ammonia refrigeration

PLCs

Maintenance software

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Earn up to 30% additional pay weekly with our Extended Work Week Compensation Program!
• Earn up to 10% additional pay weekly for 2nd and 3rd shift positions!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Directs maintenance crews in the installation, repair and preventive maintenance of equipment used throughout the plant, facilities, utilities and powerhouse equipment. Oversees maintenance of processes in order to reduce mechanical downtime and keep product flows and production lines running at maximum efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP's, Safety, etc.).
• Ensures maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
• Develops and/or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, etc.).
• Provides long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
• Trains employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Provides regular status reports to maintenance management team.
• In the absence of key personnel the employee's supervisor or qualified designee is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.

The above 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.

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.
• Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• 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.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office and plant setting. 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 includes 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.

EEO/AA 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.