ShopFloorJobs
JS

Processing Maintenance Supervisor - Othello, WA

J.R. Simplot · Othello, WA

Apply on J.R. Simplot ↗
Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Travel
10%
Experience asked
90+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at J.R. Simplot (food & beverage) in Othello, WA. Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.

They ask for
90+ years
Tools it names
Welding
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel · relocation help

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

How this role compares

Against 65 other live reliability postings in Washington.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (90+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 45%
  • PLC 38%
  • ✓ Welding 35%
  • Root cause 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 90+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedRelocation help

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at J.R. Simplot

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from J.R. SimplotAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Ensures that the Plant Policies, Procedures and Union contracts are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
  • ◆Directs the loss control program in their area of accountability, to reduce personal injury accidents, other losses, and to ensure a safe working environment.
  • ◆Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
  • ◆Is responsible for identifying the training needs of subordinates, ensuring their participation in appropriate training activities, and reinforcing subordinate’s skill development with coaching, feedback and recognition.
  • ◆Maintains awareness of new developments, equipment and processes for potential applications to meet corporate and plant objectives.
  • ◆Recommends equipment, procedural and facility modifications to ensure the most efficient use of our resources.
  • ◆Directs the process areas maintenance functions to ensure the maximum operating efficiencies are maintained to meet minimal downtime, quality, volume, grade yield, safety and cost control performance.
  • ◆Provide technical services to ensure conformance with applicable codes and standards of safety, quality, sanitation and environmental protection. Must understand the codes and standards.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university preferred

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Pay Grade: Global Grade 4

Location(s): GF Plant - Othello

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $95k - $115k, plus annual incentive plan eligibility

Show full description ↓

For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.

That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.

Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.

Summary

The Process Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities within the plant’s process areas to maximize operating efficiency in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner. This role ensures that process equipment is maintained in top operating condition to support optimal performance, reliability, and productivity.

This position is accountable for maintaining plant process equipment, supporting continuous equipment improvements, and minimizing downtime within their area of responsibility. The Process Maintenance Supervisor also ensures the facility remains clean, organized, and well-presented while driving maintenance excellence across processing operations.

Candidates must be willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Must have a valid Driver License and clean driving record.

Other Information

  • •Potato processing experience.
  • •Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, sheet metal work, millwright trade practices, and basic electrical systems.
  • •Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • •Solid mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Job Requisition ID: 27866

Attractive total rewards package that includes

  • •Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • •401(k) savings plan
  • •Paid Family Building Leave
  • •Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
  • •10 Paid Holidays
  • •Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
  • •Education Assistance
  • •Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**

More Reliability roles nearby