Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

About Schweid & Sons

Schweid & Sons is a family-owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top-quality beef to Retail, Foodservice, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

The Role

The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on leader who keeps daily maintenance operations running safely and reliably in our ground beef manufacturing facility. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians while personally helping troubleshoot, repair, and improve grinding, portioning, patty forming, and packaging equipment. Experience in meat processing and a proactive, preventive-maintenance mindset are highly valued.

What You’ll Work On

This role manages people: you will supervise, train, and develop the maintenance team.

• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in daily maintenance activities across all production lines
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Keep grinders, patty formers, portioning machines, conveyors, and packaging equipment performing at their best
• Lead preventive maintenance (PM) programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety (GMP), and regulatory standards
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Sanitation teams to minimize disruptions
• Monitor maintenance metrics (downtime, response time, PM completion) and drive continuous improvement
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors and contractors
• Document maintenance activities, work orders, and repairs

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience

• Strong hands-on experience with grinding systems, patty forming equipment, portioning machinery, and packaging equipment (vacuum sealers, tray sealers, etc.)
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and GMP standards in food production environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to work alongside the team
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Meat processing experience
• Proactive mindset focused on preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail

Work Environment & Requirements

• Work in a cold environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and different shifts as needed

 What We Offer 

• Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
• Bonus Program: This position is bonus incentive eligible.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location: This is an on-site role located in College Park, GA.
• Environment: Our facility is refrigerated. In this role you will be exposed to < 40 degrees for multiple hours of the day.

Our Culture

At Schweid & Sons, our culture is built on our core values: Trust, Respect, Innovation, Passion, and Pride. We believe in creating an environment where people can collaborate, contribute ideas, and grow their careers while delivering the very best burger experience to our customers. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values its people as much as its product.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

At Schweid & Sons we believe that to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.