Plant Maintenance Supervisor - 1st and 2nd Shift

Job Summary

As Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead dynamic maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You will ensure smooth operations, minimize mechanical downtime, and maximize production efficiency.

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, and machine repairs.
• Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.
• Plan and schedule maintenance in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention, Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety).
• 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, OEE).
• Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations and maintain accurate records.
• Assume responsibility for required tasks in the absence of key personnel.
• Drive employee development and coaching to create a positive employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or by managing a process or project.
• Ability 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.

• Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high‑pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g., PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering).
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software.
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management, decision making, empowerment and delegation).
• Good planning and priority‑setting skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, team‑oriented with strong working relationships.
• Bilingual preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

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 veteran 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 757‑357‑1595.

Smithfield offers robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs. Employees enjoy medical plans with lower out‑of‑pocket costs, a comprehensive Be Well program, professional development opportunities, tuition assistance, and a scholarship program for employees’ children.