Maintenance Manager - Barron Plant - Jennie-O (Barron, WI)

Hormel Foods; Barron (WI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their Barron Plant. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of maintenance professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance management and a strong technical background. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, a pension plan, and tuition assistance for employees' children.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Incentives

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Non-Contributory Pension

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Free Tuition for Employees' Children

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in maintenance or engineering management roles.
• Successful completion of ammonia refrigeration training with RETA certification.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct maintenance staff for plant equipment repair.
• Manage efficient execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Prepare budgets for reliability improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

EAMS Software

Job description

MAINTENANCE MANAGER – BARRON PLANT - JENNIE-O (BARRON, WI)

To save time applying, Jennie-O does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC. – Food that inspires you to live well.

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS – INSPIRED PEOPLE. INSPIRED FOOD.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters, Skippy, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin’s, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus, Jennie-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index, and has received numerous awards for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary function of the Maintenance Manager is to guide and direct an assigned staff of maintenance supervisors, engineers, and support personnel engaged in activities involving the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. The incumbent champions the implementation of best practices in maintenance and operational excellence in support of continuous reliability improvement.

The person in this position:

1. Manages the efficient execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
2. Communicates and applies expert knowledge in the areas of proactive maintenance management.
3. Develops, presents, recommends, selects, and coordinates training for plant personnel at all levels, as appropriate, regarding equipment and process reliability.
4. Supports the efficient utilization of the Company's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System and ensures its use as a key management information tool.
5. Prepares budgets and implementation plans for reliability improvement efforts and maintenance repair expenditures (including the identification of outside resources when appropriate).
6. Works closely with the Manager of Plant Engineering and other plant personnel to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, and regulations as well as internal company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Minimum five years' experience in maintenance or engineering management roles, including Plant Engineering Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, or Maintenance Manager of a facility over 150,000 sq. ft. or similar.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Successful completion of one week ammonia refrigeration training with RETA certification or similar certification.
• A strong pattern of initiative.
• Highly developed leadership and teamwork skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of basic computer applications with the ability to master EAMS software.
• Previously obtained CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) or ability to achieve certification within 18 months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

BENEFITS:

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package, including a competitive salary with incentives, annual merit increases, comprehensive health benefits, a non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid time off, free tuition for employees' children, relocation assistance, and more. The base salary range for this role is $101,000 to $141,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

At Jennie-O Turkey Store, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive community. Learn more at diversity and inclusion page.

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.