Plant Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Uptime & Reliability

Smithfield Foods; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across plant operations, ensuring reliable equipment and optimized production. You will oversee predictive and preventive maintenance, coordinate with Production, and drive safety and quality standards.

You will guide technicians in troubleshooting, document maintenance activities, and monitor KPIs to minimize downtime while supporting a safe, compliant work environment at the Clinton, NC facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience lead roles with training/coaching responsibilities.
• Ability to lead problem solving for high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventive maintenance, repairs, and training.
• Plan and schedule maintenance with Production; develop TPM, SOPs, and safety practices.
• Maintain records and documentation; monitor KPIs like equipment reliability and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and maintain accurate maintenance inventories.
• Provide leadership continuity in absence of key personnel; coach and develop staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Ammonia refrigeration

High pressure boiler knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across plant operations, ensuring reliable equipment and optimized production. You will oversee predictive and preventive maintenance, coordinate with Production, and drive safety and quality standards.

You will guide technicians in troubleshooting, document maintenance activities, and monitor KPIs to minimize downtime while supporting a safe, compliant work environment at the Clinton, NC facility.