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North East, MDtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-2025-11208****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.****A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!****THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:***The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.*We’re looking for a **Maintenance Lead** to take charge of our plant’s maintenance team and ensure all equipment and systems run smoothly! You’ll lead and mentor a skilled team, oversee repairs, manage preventive maintenance, and tackle challenges head-on to keep production moving at full speed. If you have a passion for leadership and hands-on problem-solving, this is your chance to make a real impact!**WHAT YOU’LL DO:***The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.** **Lead the Team:** Supervise and guide a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard.* **Oversee Maintenance Operations**: Manage preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.* **Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues:** Act as the go-to person for diagnosing and solving complex mechanical and electrical issues.* **Coordinate with Departments:** Collaborate with production and other teams to prioritize maintenance needs and reduce disruption.* **Ensure Safety & Compliance:** Ensure all safety protocols, policies, and regulatory standards are followed on the job.* **Manage Inventory:** Oversee inventory levels and ensure the team has the tools and parts needed for successful repairs and maintenance.* **Safety First!** - You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!* **Scheduling Maintenance Plans:** Assign Preventive Maintenance work orders to maintenance technicians and ensure these are being closed properly in CMMS.* **Timesheet:** Coordinate the Maintenance team schedule and verify time sheets in the time-record system (STAMP)**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.* Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).* Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.* Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT). Attend "Train the Trainer"* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.* Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.Relocation Package AvailableNo**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.**If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.***Check out this video to learn more about this role!**[](blob:https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/6e56ccc6-3d55-4639-91bc-b09751ef111f)0:00 / 1:41### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Onsitelocations:
North East, MDtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-2025-11208****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.****A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!****THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:***The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.*We’re looking for a **Maintenance Lead** to take charge of our plant’s maintenance team and ensure all equipment and systems run smoothly! You’ll lead and mentor a skilled team, oversee repairs, manage preventive maintenance, and tackle challenges head-on to keep production moving at full speed. If you have a passion for leadership and hands-on problem-solving, this is your chance to make a real impact!**WHAT YOU’LL DO:***The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.** **Lead the Team:** Supervise and guide a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard.* **Oversee Maintenance Operations**: Manage preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.* **Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues:** Act as the go-to person for diagnosing and solving complex mechanical and electrical issues.* **Coordinate with Departments:** Collaborate with production and other teams to prioritize maintenance needs and reduce disruption.* **Ensure Safety & Compliance:** Ensure all safety protocols, policies, and regulatory standards are followed on the job.* **Manage Inventory:** Oversee inventory levels and ensure the team has the tools and parts needed for successful repairs and maintenance.* **Safety First!** - You'll follow all company safety protocols, including LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance environment. Your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the success of the team and the plant as a whole!* **Scheduling Maintenance Plans:** Assign Preventive Maintenance work orders to maintenance technicians and ensure these are being closed properly in CMMS.* **Timesheet:** Coordinate the Maintenance team schedule and verify time sheets in the time-record system (STAMP)**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.* Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school. (Preferred).* Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.* Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT). Attend "Train the Trainer"* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.* Ability to read and execute work order, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.Relocation Package AvailableNo**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.**If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.***Check out this video to learn more about this role!**[](blob:https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/6e56ccc6-3d55-4639-91bc-b09751ef111f)0:00 / 1:41### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr