Maintenance Supervisor at Butterball

Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor will perform complex, non-repetitive, supervisory duties which will monitor department performance on a daily basis. Direct all maintenance associates. Ensure that all paperwork is distributed & being filled out properly in a timely manner. Maintain a safe environment to work in & to monitor all necessary procedures and to oversee the entire installation, operation, maintenance, and modification of facilities, equipment, and physical needs of the plant operation; design/adapt special production machinery; and maintain surveillance over manufacturing processes for the purpose of reducing and controlling costs to facilitate production at maximum efficiency and safety at minimum cost. 

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct training of associates in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Assist associates in diagnosing malfunctions in machine and equipment. Direct associates in dismantling, assembling and installing industrial machinery during plant repair, modification and/or expansion.
• Interpret company policies to associates and enforce safety regulations.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department and/or maintenance crews.
• Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate associates to achieve company goals.
• Conduct training programs for department associates on specific equipment.
• Analyze, resolve, repair, and construction and/or equipment modification problems or assist associates and/or contractors in solving related problems.
• Interpret specifications, blue prints and job orders to associates and outside contractors. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet project and production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Confer with manager and supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments relative to maintenance and construction projects.
• Plan, budget and schedule facility modifications including cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts and contract for construction and acquisitions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of personnel and project teams to include outside contractors
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Background in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education & Experience: 

• Generally requires 4 or more years of work experience with 3 years in the Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Industry with a four year degree from an accredited college/university.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.