What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Site Leader position at John F. Martin Meats & Sons LLC?
At John F. MartinSons, we believe strong maintenance teams are built on reliable equipment and healthy leadership.
We are seeking a Maintenance Site Leader to lead the maintenance team at our Stevens Plant. This role is responsible for daily maintenance operations, including planning and scheduling, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and technician development.
We are looking for a servant leader who builds trust, creates accountability, develops people, and works well with production, quality, and other departments. The right candidate enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and leading a proactive maintenance culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily activities of the maintenance team
- Own weekly maintenance planning and scheduling in coordination with production
- Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Lead breakdown response and root cause analysis
- Conduct daily Gemba walks to identify opportunities for improvement
- Develop technicians and team leaders through coaching, feedback, and training
- Build strong relationships with production, quality, and other departments
- Ensure safe work practices and food safety compliance
- Manage maintenance costs and contractor support
- Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
The Kind of Leader We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who leads with humility, clarity, and conviction.
The right candidate will:
- Serve the team by removing obstacles and providing support
- Build trust through consistency, honesty, and follow-through
- Hold themselves and others accountable
- Communicate clearly and address issues directly and respectfully
- Develop people and create opportunities for growth
- Stay calm and steady during pressure and emergencies
- Balance technical excellence with genuine care for others
- Foster a healthy culture where people work together toward a shared purpose
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing
- Strong technical knowledge of PLCs, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability improvement
- Familiarity with OSHA, lockout/tagout, and food manufacturing standards
Why Work With Us?
- Steady Schedule: Full-time (45-50 hours/week), Monday–Friday.
- Family-Owned Culture: Join a supportive and respectful team that values its members.
- Competitive PayBenefits: Competitive salary, health coverage, paid time off (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, wellness programs, and additional fringe benefits.
- Room to Grow: We provide training and opportunities to develop your career in industrial maintenance.
Join Our Team
If you are a maintenance leader who enjoys developing people, improving reliability, and building a healthy, accountable team, we would love to hear from you.
John F. MartinSons, LLC, is a third generation, family owned/family friendly manufacturerdistributor of quality meatcheese products. With locations in StevensWomesldorf, PA. We are committed to the satisfaction, safety, well-being, and professional development of our employees. If you're looking for a dedicated employer that is very successful, continuously growing, and working very hard to be a top-quality employer within the community, then we welcome you to join our team.