Rendering Maintenance Superintendent
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
A rendering maintenance superintendent oversees all maintenance for rendering operations hides and wastewater ensuring equipment reliability regulatory compliance and safe efficient plant performance.
CORE PURPOSE:
Plan coordinate and lead maintenance for rendering equipment wastewater systems and hide processing so the plant meets production quality and environmental goals.
Improve asset reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance while minimizing downtime and maintenance cost.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead and supervise maintenance teams in Rendering Hides and Wastewater Treatment (mechanics electricians techs contractors).
Develop implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all rendering hides and support equipment.
Plan and schedule maintenance work coordinate with production and prioritize breakdowns vs. planned work to reduce unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot repair and maintain production machinery pumps conveyors cookers presses boilers and facility systems (HVAC electrical water treatment utilities).
Ensure proper documentation of work orders maintenance logs PM records and parts usage in the maintenance system.
Manage thirdparty contractors and vendors obtain bids oversee work quality and maintain maintenance and service contracts.
Maintain a safe work environment enforce safety policies support OSHA and company safety programs and correct hazardous conditions.
Support regulatory and customer audits related to equipment wastewater environmental and food/feed safety in rendering operations.
Manage maintenance inventory parts ordering and critical spares for rendering and hides systems.
Participate in or lead oncall rotation respond to emergencies and support major breakdowns outside normal hours.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervise coach and evaluate maintenance personnel; handle training performance management and discipline as needed.
Hire and train new technicians and ensure skills for welding pipefitting pumps steam systems and rendering-specific equipment are developed.
Collaborate closely with plant management production and engineering on capital projects equipment upgrades and longterm reliability plans.
Track maintenance KPIs (downtime PM compliance work-order backlog) and support budgeting and cost control for the maintenance department.
5 years of industrial maintenance experience including supervisory responsibility in a processing or heavy manufacturing environment (meat or poultry rendering is highly preferred and equivalent education).
Strong technical background in mechanical maintenance (pumps bearings welding pipefitting boilers) and familiarity with electrical and controls troubleshooting.
Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (OSHA environmental/wastewater requirements and plant-specific food/feed safety rules).
Ability to read technical drawings and OEM documentation and to use Preventative Maintenance software and standard office tools.
Technical knowledge of plant maintenance and beef plant experience is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and basic SAP knowledge is required
Candidate must have excellent communication skills and can lead people toward achieving personal and plant results.
Must be goal oriented and possess root cause analysis skills.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
Benefits: Vision Medical and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
Paid Time off: sick leave vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
401(k): eligible after the 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Salary Range: $90005 - $121507
This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct a drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
EOE/VET/DISABLED
JBS Foods is a leading global food company, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and the UK.