Maintenance Supervisor | Refrigeration

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Clinton, NC

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k, annual bonus potential, relocation assistance available

Pay : $80-95k, overtime eligible

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to oversee a team of skilled Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, driving equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and operational excellence across the facility.

Job Duties:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and coach maintenance personnel, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, standard operating procedures, and high-performance standards. Foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Maintenance Planning & Execution: Manage day-to-day maintenance operations, coordinating with Production to schedule and prioritize work. Develop and implement maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and TPM programs, to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track and report key maintenance metrics, such as equipment uptime, contractor performance, and overall equipment effectiveness. Identify trends and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all maintenance activities meet USDA and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of completed work, inventory, and system updates.
• Operational Continuity: Step in during key personnel absences to maintain workflow, resolve urgent issues, and ensure business continuity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership experience, including training, mentoring, and leading teams or projects.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex equipment and process issues.
• Hands-on experience with refrigeration systems, particularly ammonia refrigeration, is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.