Kill Floor Maintenance Supervisor- 3rd Shift 

Job Title: Kill Floor Maintenance Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Location: North Platte, Nebraska
Department: Maintenance- Harvest

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Harvest Floor Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance support for our kill floor operations at a beef processing facility. This position is responsible for supervising day-to-day maintenance activities: preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment reliability—while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and USDA regulations. You will play a key leadership role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting production goals through strong team leadership and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance support for kill floor operations to ensure equipment uptime and production continuity
• Supervise, train, and coach maintenance team members to perform work safely and effectively
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, food safety, and environmental requirements as they relate to maintenance work
• Coordinate and prioritize work orders, urgent repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and processing machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, PM documentation, parts usage, and compliance-related records
• Lead daily safety meetings, enforce LOTO (lockout/tagout), and ensure adherence to plant safety protocols
• Partner with production, sanitation, and operations leaders to plan maintenance around schedules and reduce operational disruptions
• Manage and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and critical spare parts; coordinate with procurement as needed
• Identify reliability issues and drive continuous improvement projects to increase equipment life, reduce breakdowns, and improve response time
• Support installations, upgrades, and line changes to meet changing production demands
• Ensure maintenance areas and work sites meet housekeeping and sanitation expectations for a food production environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance (food processing, beef processing, or related manufacturing preferred)
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment troubleshooting/repair
• Basic computer skills for work orders, documentation, and reporting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work culture
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices (including LOTO)
• Ability to collaborate across departments to resolve operational challenges

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting kill floor or beef processing equipment and production environments
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, sensors, VFDs, controls) a plus
• Welding/fabrication experience (MIG/TIG/Stick) a plus
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments
• Able to stand, walk, climb, and work around production equipment for extended periods
• Strong time management, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive/predictive maintenance best practices

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities within the organization

Compensation Transparency

Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement

Sustainable Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more information, please review the “EEO is the Law” poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Compliance Statement

Sustainable Beef reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as business needs require. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process.