Plant Reliability Leader — Preventive Maintenance & KPIs

Smithfield Foods

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering professional to join our Engineering team in leading maintenance and reliability initiatives at our facility. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage schedules, supervise the parts storeroom, and drive cost-effective practices and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year engineering degree, 5+ years in maintenance or reliability, and at least 2 years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field required.
5+ years of relevant experience; 2+ years in team management or project leadership.
Proven experience in plant maintenance or reliability roles and understanding of equipment and systems.
Experience managing maintenance programs, schedules, and budgets.
Strong analytical skills with KPI analysis; excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Reliability Oversight: Ensure reliability and performance of all plant equipment and systems.
Preventative Maintenance: Oversee and manage preventative maintenance program to minimize downtime.
Maintenance Scheduling: Manage scheduling of maintenance employees and planners.
Parts Management: Supervise parts storeroom, ensure adequate inventory and availability.
Training Programs: Develop and implement maintenance training for staff.
Budget Management: Manage maintenance department budget and resource allocation.
Project Management: Lead large maintenance and repair projects within time and budget.
Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs such as downtime, parts usage, MTBF.