Food Industry Maintenance Supervisor

The Job Squad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Food Industry Maintenance Supervisor to work at a company located in the Alma, GA area!

Job Title:

Food Industry Maintenance Supervisor

Job Location:

Alma, GA Salary: $75k to $90k depending on experience plus 6 % bonus

Shift: 6am to 4pm

Job Description:

• Must have four years of experience in an industrial or meat processing maintenance environment.
• Must have minimum five years’ operating ammonia refrigeration system; two years as lead technician preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, and PLC-supported equipment.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA, EPA, USDA, and PSM regulatory requirements.
• Must have experience in a USDA-regulated meat or food processing facility strongly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and emergency call-ins.
• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in maintenance activities involving building structures, grounds, utilities, and processing areas.
• Direct employees performing structural maintenance including masonry, carpentry, painting, and equipment support.
• Oversee electrical maintenance including motor controls, high and low voltage wiring, and PLC supported systems.
• Provide sanitation-support maintenance ensuring hygienic repairs and prevention of product contamination.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and inventory using the ERP system.
• Request, manage, and control tools, equipment, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Analyze maintenance problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret company policies and enforce safety, food safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Recommend improvements in equipment, procedures, and working conditions to improve safety and efficiency.
• Assist other departments as requested, including equipment moves, installations, and special projects.
• Remain on-call and respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with USDA, FSIS, OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
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• Support HACCP plans and maintenance-related Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Prevent chemical, physical, and biological contamination resulting from maintenance activities.
• Participate in USDA inspections, internal audits, and third‑party audits.
• Ensure proper release of equipment and areas following maintenance prior to production startup.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems in compliance with PSM and RMP requirements.
• Hold or maintain RETA Class A operator certification as required. If candidate does not hold the certification, he will be required to take the license in less than a year from hire date.
• Serve as part of the facility emergency response team for ammonia and utility‑related incidents.
• Ensure completion of required PSM documentation, inspections, and training PSM and RMP requirements.
• Hold or maintain RETA Class A operator certification as required. If candidate does not hold the certification, he will be required to take the license in less than a year from hire date.
• Serve as part of the facility emergency response team for ammonia and utility‑related incidents.
• Ensure…