Foster Farms LLC

Maintenance Supervisor

Foster Farms LLC$84K — $101K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
  • Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring technical staff
  • Familiarity with SAP PM (ECC) systems
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing safety regulations
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Flexibility to work off-shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver training on maintenance mechanics and safety standards
  • Coach technicians on SAP PM processes and documentation
  • Standardize maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
  • Support new technician onboarding and career progression
  • Enforce safety and housekeeping protocols
  • Contribute to reliability improvements and continuous enhancements
  • Maintain accurate training records and competency assessments

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $84,450.00 - $101,825.00 yearly

Purpose of Position: The purpose of the Site Maintenance Trainer position is to develop, standardize, and deliver technical maintenance training to improve equipment reliability, safety, compliance, and workforce capability at the Foster Farms Livingston facility. This role ensures maintenance technicians are trained on plant assets, preventive and predictive maintenance practices, SAP PM processes, food safety requirements, and safe work standards, directly supporting uptime, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Function:

Develop and deliver maintenance technical training (mechanical, electrical, automation basics)
Train and coach technicians on SAP PM processes, job plans, and documentation standards
Standardize maintenance procedures, PMs, and troubleshooting methods
Support onboarding and progression of new maintenance technicians
Reinforce safety, food safety, and housekeeping standards
Support reliability initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Maintain training records, competency matrices, and certifications
Decision-Making Responsibilities
Providing direct support as needed by being on the production floor.
Other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:

Coordinate with supervisors to align training with production schedules
Assist with audits and corrective action training
Support cross-training and succession planning initiatives
Requirements:

Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background
Demonstrated training, coaching, or mentoring experience
Working knowledge of SAP PM (ECC)
Understanding of food manufacturing safety and compliance
Strong communication and documentation skills
Flexible Schedule to work off shift and Weekends as needed

About Foster Farms LLC

Foster Farms is a family-owned company that produces a wide range of fresh and frozen chicken and turkey products. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Livingston, California. Foster Farms operates several processing plants and distribution centers throughout the United States. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and has implemented strict quality control measures to ensure the safety and freshness of its products. Foster Farms is also committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Foster Farms LLC
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1939

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