Maintenance Refrigeration Supervisor

Company: Butterball
Location: Lumber Bridge
Posted on: March 21, 2026

Job Description:

Guides the day-to-day activities for a team that ensures electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic servicing and efficient maintenance of production machinery and equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds. Ensures compliance with all regulations and company policies and procedures. Maintains a safe work environment and monitors procedures. Supervises repair and maintenance projects. Works closely with various departments to ensure efficient operations. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! Key Responsibilities Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of team goals. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures. Prepares daily budget report for cost center. Maintains budgets in assigned department(s). Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained, including daily releases from supply. Ensures adequate time is dedicated to the Safety Accountability Process and the Maintenance accountability Program. Oversee work order requests and the planning of a continual work schedule to maintain all company property in a safe and healthy condition to achieve the best working conditions possible for all team members. Ensure proper maintenance of facility machinery and building. Conducts safety audits, equipment audits, walk-arounds, etc. Tracks progress of open projects and ensures they remain on track for meeting all goals. Oversees capital projects. Writes CERs (claim, evidence, reasoning) as needed to support capital projects and/or partnership with external resources for maintenance and capital solutions. Directs the maintenance and repair of processing equipment, mobile equipment buildings, and grounds in a safe and efficient manner, including providing direction for relevant systems (i.e, SAP CMMS, BOSS, etc.). Develops, schedules, and controls a preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition. Recommend plans, and implements equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction. Prepares key performance indicators and attends or presents at relevant meetings. Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience) High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 5 years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role 2 years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Butterball Core Competencies Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies: Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs. Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity. Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead. Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Solid knowledge of practical use of Mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic principals Firm understanding of industry and plant-wide equipment and machinery, including safety and food safety best practices Working knowledge of CERs, budget control, and KPIs Solid leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate a team through the oversight of supervisors Ability to use math and physics to identify calculations needed in maintenance Effective technology skills Skilled at root cause analysis, investigating accidents, and troubleshooting Ability to research, evaluate, and interpret data Strong communication, organization, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills Highly skilled at resource management, delegation, and prioritizing deliverables Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment, computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally climb and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment. The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Occasional travel may be required. Disclaimer We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball 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. 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.

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