Job Description
Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd Shift
Company: Confidential - food manufacturer
Location: Denison, IA
Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 + bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: 2nd shift
About the Company
Our client is a food manufacturer operating a production facility in Denison, Iowa.
The Role
The 2nd shift Maintenance Superintendent oversees and coordinates a team of Maintenance Supervisors to meet daily targets and exceed expectations, with accountability for efficiency, safety, compliance and team development on the shift.
What You Will Do
- Drive operational efficiency and profitability by monitoring daily and weekly yields, efficiencies and profitability and taking corrective action as needed.
- Manage staffing and maintenance schedules so customer needs are met and resources are optimized.
- Develop and implement safety and ergonomic programs, train employees on safe work practices, identify hazards and work toward an injury-free workplace.
- Uphold sanitation, product quality and customer service standards in compliance with USDA and company regulations, reinforced through regular line meetings.
- Train supervisors and employees on company policies and procedures and drive continuous improvement in team performance and plant efficiency.
- Provide strong, hands-on leadership on the production floor to keep teams motivated, aligned and focused on operational goals.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience acting as a lead: training, coaching or mentoring less experienced staff, or managing a process or project
- Food manufacturing experience (required); meat processing and kill/harvest floor experience strongly preferred
- Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration
- Experience with time-keeping systems, SAP and Microsoft Office
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, USDA guidelines and HACCP regulations
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
Nice to Have
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