3RD SHIFT MAINTENANCE GENERAL FOREMAN

JBS USA; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS USA in Ottumwa, IA, seeks a Maintenance General Foreperson to oversee the plant floor, supervise production support, and ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained and safe. This exempt role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and team development.

Responsibilities include KPI management, coaching, and adherence to food safety standards, with coordination across departments to meet daily targets. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of proven beef/pork industry experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English; bilingual helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department targets and productivity; ensure daily production plan targets are met.
• Coach and discipline team members; provide positive feedback and development guidance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards; address non-conformances.
• Coordinate with Product Development for trials; ensure availability of equipment and materials.
• Establish hand-overs with shift managers to complete actions and resolve issues.
• Maintain MRP system for raw material, packaging, and finished goods inventories.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Self-motivated

Attendance

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MRP system

Refrigeration/Boiler systems

Job description

Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Maintenance General Foreperson

DEPARTMENT:Maintenance

LOCATION:Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

Purpose & Scope: To oversee entire plant floor functioning. Direct supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates. Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth and develop team work to attain department objectives. Review daily production schedule to plan work and personnel assignments. Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized. Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions. Prioritize work orders and schedule mechanics and supervisors according to immediacy and necessity of orders. Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery. Perform skilled maintenance activities include construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing and hydraulics. 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 meetings as scheduled. Other duties as assigned.

Principle Responsibilities

• KPI Management: Responsible to oversee department targets and controls. Monitor shift operations and productivity. Maximize the efficiency of the department and ensure Daily Production plan targets available for the Operations team in time for an effective shift start.
• To ensure effective communications at all levels and complete all necessary administrative work. Actively resolve problems that team members raise to you. Provide positive feedback and constructive criticism to help build their confidence and to develop their skills. Responsible for coaching and discipline of team members.
• Food Safety: Ensure compliance with Technical and Quality standards as identified on Product Specifications, to isolate and address any non-conformance's and monitor measures designed to maintain and improve standards within the Department.
• Process Control: Liaise with the New Product Development department on 'product trials' to ensure all appropriate people, equipment and materials are available and thatthe trial is run effectively and efficiently. To ensure that all material needed for trails and then first production are available as needed and maintained through the life of the product.
• Establish a hand-over with the shift managers and team leads to ensure that all operational requirements are achieved, next steps are reviewed and actions for all meetings completed. To identify and effectively resolve any problems affecting performance within the Department and other departments within influence
• Inventory Management: Maintain the MRP system to ensure raw material, packagingand finished goods stocks are maintained at the necessary levels to ensure positive cash flow and organized in a manor according to food safety and process control procedures. Ensure all material usage is properly reported and documented. Responsible for FIFO, Lot control, storage and transportation of all materials.
• MC Waste Management: Monitor and oversee the material use. Analyze material yield, waste, and unknown loss control programs. Ensure the use of proper material management tools and methods are used daily. Control material usage on a daily basis and review trends.

Working Conditions

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise

Education

• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field preferred

Experience: 5 years proven experience in the Beef or Pork industry preferred

Special Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Computer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work 50+ hours
• Good attendance and safety records
• Self-Motivated/ High Sense of urgency
• Previous refrigeration/boiler and related experience preferred
• Ability to monitor and operate all refrigeration and steam/boiler areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Heavy lifting required
• Bi-lingual helpful, but not required.

Relationships

Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management

External: USDA and Union

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures and equipment. Experience managing in a chilled food manufacturing business preferred.
• Must have a good understanding of continuous improvement production techniques and use the tools to deliver improved performance.
• Must have a demonstrable record of delivery through being a team player.

Comments: The schedule for this position is typicallyMon - Saturday. Weekend work will be required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled. This position is best suited for a person wishing to advance their career.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

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