Essential Job Functions: • Responsible for all maintenance activities, the operation of all utility systems, and project engineering at the plant site • Must lead, develop, and motivate between 50 to 70 hourly employees and 15 salaried employees, working 24 hours per day-7 days per week • Insure reliability of plant equipment and establish and meet downtime goals at 5 minutes per shift for the fabrication and 7 minutes per shift for the slaughter area. • Ensure plant meets operational goals for outlying areas such as warehousing, waste water treatment, rendering, etc. • Oversee massive training programs to maintain the skill level of the hourly and salaried workforce. • Motivate interest in, and insure compliance with stringent plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions. • Actively involve maintenance personnel to insure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable. • Maintain close communications with operations and other plant departments and develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all employees within the department. • Help insure reliable and cost effective operation of utility systems continuously on line, including steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression, electrical distribution and others. • Help develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and maintain the organizational capability to accomplish these projects. • Represents the corporation in dealing with outside firms such as vendors and local government authorities • Evaluate the performance of superintendents and foreman, taking corrective or remedial action as needed. • Represent the entire plant's needs and point of view in discussions with corporate engineering, regarding technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment. • Ensure that the maintenance division complies with all Food Safety, Personal Safety and Environmental Programs, Regulations and Directives Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA to insure that their requirements are being met • Manage and maintain Repair & Maintenance budget for plant • All other duties as assigned by plant manager
Experience Required: • Background in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls, sanitary condition maintenance, cost accounting and motivational theories within a multi-ethnic workforce • 10 years minimum of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field. Minimum of 5 years within a food processing industry • Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial engineering or related field, PE license, or relevant field experience applying concepts, principles and methods which these degrees and certification comprise
Skills/Abilities Required: • Must be able to work flexible and extended hours, including some weekends • Able to be on call 24 hours per day-7 days per week • Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to grow and develop positive relationships • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite