Plant Maintenance Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Equipment

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team, plan and execute maintenance activities, and keep production running at peak efficiency while championing safe work practices.

You will own preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate rebuilds or replacements to minimize downtime. This role rewards technical problem-solvers who develop talent and drive reliable operations in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Troubleshooting ability and technical knowledge of production, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant equipment is in top operating condition and available for production as needed.
• Organize and plan regular maintenance work on all equipment and systems within the plant.
• Review preventive procedures and evaluate and maximize maintenance processes by collaborating with operations departments to identify problems and requirements.
• Supervise maintenance associates and ensure compliance with company safety regulations, minimizing personal injury risks, environmental impact, and asset damage.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal codes and regulations.
• Select, orient, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline staff.
• Evaluate the functionality and reliability of facility systems and equipment. Improve system performance by studying results and identifying, recommending, and implementing changes, expansions, and additions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team, plan and execute maintenance activities, and keep production running at peak efficiency while championing safe work practices.

You will own preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate rebuilds or replacements to minimize downtime. This role rewards technical problem-solvers who develop talent and drive reliable operations in a fast-paced plant environment.