Maintenance Supervisor- Harvest

Maintenance Supervisor
- Harvest (Agriculture)

Job Title: Kill Floor Maintenance Supervisor
Location: North Platte, Nebraska
Department: Maintenance
- Harvest

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Harvest Floor Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance support for our kill floor operations at a beef processing facility. This position is responsible for supervising day-to-day maintenance activities: preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment reliability while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and USDA regulations. You will play a key leadership role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting production goals through strong team leadership and continuous improvement.

• Oversee daily maintenance support for kill floor operations to ensure equipment uptime and production continuity
• Supervise, train, and coach maintenance team members to perform work safely and effectively
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, food safety, and environmental requirements as they relate to maintenance work
• Coordinate and prioritize work orders, urgent repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and processing machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, PM documentation, parts usage, and compliance-related records
• Lead daily safety meetings, enforce LOTO (lockout/tagout), and ensure adherence to plant safety protocols
• Partner with production, sanitation, and operations leaders to plan maintenance around schedules and reduce operational disruptions
• Manage and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and critical spare parts; coordinate with procurement as needed
• Identify reliability issues and drive continuous improvement projects to increase equipment life, reduce breakdowns, and improve response time
• Support installations, upgrades, and line changes to meet changing production demands
• Ensure maintenance areas and work sites meet housekeeping and sanitation expectations for a food production environment

• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance (food processing, beef processing, or related manufacturing preferred)
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment troubleshooting/repair
• Basic computer skills for work orders, documentation, and reporting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work culture
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices (including LOTO)
• Ability to collaborate across departments to resolve operational challenges

• Experience supporting kill floor or beef processing equipment and production environments
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, sensors, VFDs, controls) a plus
• Welding/fabrication experience (MIG/TIG/Stick) a plus
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work around production equipment for extended periods
• Strong time management, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive/predictive maintenance best practices

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities within the organization

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.