Maintenance Superintendent in Shelbyville

Job Description

We are working with a client in the meat industry who has been operating successfully for over 20 years with multiple plants across the Midwest. Company culture is extremely important to leadership, and they prioritize promoting from within whenever possible. If you’re looking to join a growing company that truly values its employees, this could be the right fit for you.

The Maintenance Superintendent will oversee around 16 team members, including 3 supervisors, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production operations. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance to improve performance for all food processing and production equipment
• Direct all repairs: planned, unplanned, and preventative
• Maintain accurate records and data to ensure compliance
• Manage maintenance and capital budgets
• Adhere to all GMPs and FSMA requirements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and management experience in maintenance roles
• Strong electrical and general mechanical knowledge, particularly with coolers and conveyor systems
• Experience in food or meat processing
• Excellent problem-solving and team leadership skills

Why Join:

• Stable, growing company with multiple locations in the Midwest
• Strong culture focused on employees and internal growth
• Opportunity to lead a team and make a measurable impact on plant operations

Interested? Please contact me directly for more information or apply online for consideration. This position is an urgent need and qualified candidates will be interviewed this week 

Jon Kilpatrick

Search Consultant • gpac Manufacturing

Call/Text: (319) 595-2584

Email: jon.kilpatrick@gogpac.comgogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.