Supervisor Maintenance - Cleveland Hatchery (Cleveland, GA)

Job Details:

This position is responsible for all aspects of location maintenance coordination, including leading and directing maintenance technicians. The role focuses on fostering a well-trained and motivated maintenance team while assisting the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures. This position ensures a safe, clean environment and oversees preventive maintenance and equipment repairs. The successful candidate will quickly assess maintenance issues to minimize production downtime and must have working knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), to ensure all maintenance employees comply with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, direct, evaluate, and train a team of approximately 15 maintenance technicians

Promote and maintain a strong “Safety First” culture among maintenance staff

Manage and oversee preventive maintenance programs for plant and equipment

Measure, monitor, and reduce equipment and machine downtime

Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues and direct or assist with repairs

Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment

Support the Maintenance Manager in implementing and enforcing maintenance policies and procedures

Education and Experience

Education:

Associate degree or college program certificate; or

Five (5) or more years of related experience and training; or

An equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports

Proven experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians

Skills and Qualifications

Communication Skills:

Ability to speak clearly and effectively

Ability to listen, understand, and respond to verbal instructions and ideas

Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts in writing

Computer Skills:

Basic PLC experience required

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience with SAP is a plus

Position-Specific Requirements

Some weekend work required

Biosecurity Requirements

This position works in a biosecurity environment and requires strict adherence to all biosecurity protocols, including:

Showering before entering the facility and potentially multiple times during the workday

Wearing company-provided clothing and footwear

No jewelry permitted on the jobsite, except for medical ID jewelry

Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid contact with all avian species (e.g., chickens, ducks, birds)

Compliance with the Company Animal Welfare Policy at all times

Adherence to all Cobb Farm Hatchery Biosecurity Standards

Benefits and Wellness

At Cobb Vantress, the health and wellness of our team members is a top priority. We are committed to helping team members thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. Team members are eligible for benefits starting on day one of full-time employment.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-being support programs

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

401(k) retirement plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Fully funded education programs (diplomas, certificates, and degrees)

Employee discount programs

Application Instructions

Candidates are highly encouraged to include a resume in PDF or Word document format when applying.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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