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Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

iLocatum
Tar Heel, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Maintenance Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Tar Heel, NC

Take ownership of the systems and teams that keep a large-scale food manufacturing plant running around the clock.

Must-Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field plus 2 years relevant experience (or equivalent combination)
  • Experience leading, training, or mentoring maintenance staff
  • Background in food manufacturing (meat processing a plus)
  • Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
  • Strong technical grasp of mechanical and electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation

About The Role

Lead the maintenance backbone of a fast-paced production facility. You'll drive uptime, safety, and efficiency across equipment, utilities, and the powerhouse, all on 2nd shift.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in preventive, predictive, and repair work
  • Train teams on safety procedures and best practices
  • Build and manage maintenance systems, SOPs, and TPM processes
  • Partner with Production to schedule repairs and minimize downtime
  • Track KPIs for equipment reliability and contractor performance
  • Ensure compliance with USDA regulations

What Sets You Apart

  • Advanced skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boilers, and compressed air systems
  • Strong leadership: conflict resolution, delegation, decision-making
  • Bilingual, a plus
  • Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Compensation

$80,000, $100,000 plus bonus.

Ready to lead a team that keeps critical operations moving? Apply now.

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