Plant Maintenance Supervisor - Refrigeration

The value you’ll bring

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. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead dynamic maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring smooth operations, minimizing mechanical downtime, and maximizing production efficiency.

By overseeing the maintenance of key processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility. Your leadership ensures that every piece of equipment works seamlessly, keeping the plant in top shape for optimal production.

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.

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs
• Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures
• Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance

• Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs
• Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.)
• Provide long‑term solutions and day‑to‑day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures

• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness)
• Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team

• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory

• Assume responsibility for completing or delegating the completion of required tasks and responsibilities in the absence of key personnel

• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching

• 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
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high‑level process issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• May be required to work long hours and weekends

Reasonable accommodations may be…