2ND SHIFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

JBS USA; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead skilled maintenance activities in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing equipment functionality, prioritizing work orders, and training staff on critical safety procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background and supervisory experience, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace. Join a company that values determination, simplicity, and ownership, and be part of a team that is committed to excellence and safety in all aspects of maintenance.

Benefits

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and related fields required.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices in trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance activities including welding and plumbing.
• Monitor production areas for equipment functionality.
• Train employees on safety procedures.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Mechanical inclination

Knowledge of job specifications

Experience in industrial construction

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of safety precautions

General mathematical calculations

Attendance record

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis

Job description

Description Position at JBS USA

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Division/Department: Pork

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Job title: Maintenance Supervisor

Type of position: Full-time

General Description:

• Perform skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing, and hydraulics.
• Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery.
• Prioritize work orders and schedule mechanics according to immediacy and necessity.
• Train employees on safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, Harness/Fall Protection, etc.
• Adjust, repair, and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
• Participate in HAZMAT team to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
• Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
• Arrange for completion of required paperwork, such as payroll.
• Attend scheduled or called meetings.
• Maintain a safety-focused background.
• Provide timely feedback to team members on training progression.
• Spend time in the plant verifying team members' understanding through hands-on training.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Goal-oriented with root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to lead people toward achieving personal and plant results.
• Assist HR with maintaining accurate pay records for hourly employees.
• Keep accurate records of job postings and placements.
• Coordinate maintenance responsibilities and oversee the mechanical aspects of equipment.
• Correct or facilitate corrective measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
• Process maintenance downtime reports for management.
• Assign work orders or special projects to maintenance staff.
• Maintain department budget within guidelines.
• Conduct preoperational inspections and address maintenance concerns to ensure scheduled operations.
• Review maintenance purchase requisitions for approval.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
• Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
• Experience in industrial construction is beneficial.
• Previous hourly maintenance and supervisory experience preferred.
• Work 40+ hours per week in all plant areas.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices in building, mechanical, and electrical trades.
• Experience in mechanical and related fields required.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Good attendance record (less than 3 points for internal candidates).

Education Requirements (if applicable):

• Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis is helpful.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our foundation & our strength is in our values:

DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP