What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Lead EIF position at EMERALD ISLE FOODS LLC?
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.
Qualifications:
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.