Maintenance Lead EIF

Maintenance Lead EIF

Emerald Isle Foods LLC - Richmond, VA

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Management

Maintenance Lead / Supervisor (Food Production Facility – Central Virginia)

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Supervisor to take charge of daily maintenance operations in our high-volume food processing and packaging facility. In this hands-on role, you'll perform and oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently. You'll also be the go-to resource for the maintenance team, setting priorities, training others, and making sure all equipment stays in top condition.

This position includes on-call availability for urgent maintenance issues and about six weeks of paid training at another facility in the Mid-Atlantic region.

What You'll Do

• Perform and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues to keep equipment operational.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activity and communicate with operations and production teams.
• Maintain and organize parts inventory to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and ensure all work meets safety and sanitation standards.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, ideally in food manufacturing, packaging, or distribution.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair skills.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, or technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance logs, reports, and communication.
• A team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills — you lead by example.

Extra Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Welding, fabrication, or HVAC experience.
• Advanced electrical knowledge (low-voltage control wiring or PLC familiarity).
• Experience with Urschel, Lyco, Vanmark, Ultrasource, Matrix, or Mettler Toledo equipment (or similar).
• Certifications in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, or HVAC.

Why You'll Love This Job

• Hands-on leadership in a stable, growing company that values teamwork and initiative.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities to train, grow, and make an impact on operations.
• Work in a clean, modern facility with advanced production equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.