Job Description

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the designated department follows the facility maintenance plan and for executing a program of continual growth and development for the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee maintenance employees who maintain, service, and repair mechanical equipment in designated area
• Ensure facility maintenance activities and work orders are completed in a timely manner; create and maintain records and reports as required
• Work closely with production to maximize the effectiveness of projects and PM’s; communicate daily with the Plant Engineer to discuss matters and take direction
• Maintain production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensure machinery is performing to the highest standard possible
• Monitor and control downtime and provide solutions to reduce downtime
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and develop specifications for supplies, parts, equipment, and services requested of contractors
• Ensure proper instruction and training of maintenance crew in methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, general preventative maintenance, systems' maintenance and repair, and proper safety protocols
• Maintain a maintenance crew that is cross trained and able to step into different roles to ensure crewing changes do not impact production needs
• Ensure scheduled maintenance is completed and coordinate projects with sub-contractors
• Establish and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies
• Promote and drive succession development with areas of responsibility
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 Years management experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Proven experience of supervising, planning, and scheduling hourly and maintenance salaried personnel
• Demonstrated working knowledge of CMMS systems and spreadsheet acumen (Microsoft suite)
• Proven organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in the meat slaughter industry
• Post high school education, associate, or bachelor’s degree
• Previous management experience in meat slaughter facility
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good computer skills: ability to use designated programs including Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Display a strong work ethic and a professional attitude and appearance
• Must be assertive and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction, and work successfully as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop and maintain effective employee relations
• Encourage professional team building
• Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices. Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, steam, and hot water generation systems
• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing
• Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of employees from hourly to upper management
• Ability to identify and address safety hazards; promote safety on a daily basis
• Ability to lead by example, encourage teamwork and learning, and motivate the hourly workforce
• Must have a high math and mechanical aptitude
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• Occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

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