RENDERING/WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

JBS Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods at the Omaha Beef Plant seeks a Rendering/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant maintenance team, repair and maintain equipment, and develop preventative programs. You will manage parts inventory, budgetary costs, and schedule projects while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires strong leadership, English proficiency, and ability to work in extreme temperatures with some weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of directly related mechanical experience.
• High school diploma or GED; further technical schooling preferred.
• Welding and electrical experience preferred but not required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant maintenance team and provide leadership.
• Repair, maintain, and install equipment in manufacturing.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs and manage parts inventory.
• Plan maintenance activities to maximize production while following safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Direct workforce scheduling and track attendance in Kronos.
• Conduct safety meetings and audits.
• Control maintenance costs within budget; report results and action plans.
• Participate in plant HazMat team.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Kronos scheduling

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Budgeting

Team supervision

HACCP knowledge

Welding experience

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Job description

Description

Job Title: Rendering/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor

Location: JBS Omaha Beef Plant

Reporting to: Rendering Maintenance Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise plant maintenance team members, providing leadership and direction to plant maintenance department
• Responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations.
• Aid in developing preventative maintenance programs, ordering parts and materials, maintaining and organizing inventory and entering work orders for maintenance tasks
• Supervising, planning, and implementing maintenance activities in the plant to maximize production while adhering to standard safety practices and procedures, environmental, and legal requirements
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment.
• Participate in plant HAZMAT team
• Schedule and direct workforce assigning projects to appropriate personnel, track attendance in Kronos system correcting any errors when necessary
• Conduct safety meetings and safety audits
• Perform PMs, manage cost of R&M and communicate results and action plans to appropriate employees and managers
• Manage maintenance department costs within budgetary guidelines
• All other duties assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent and Plant Engineer

Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required or technical schooling degree with mechanical or electrical emphasis
• 2 years' directly related mechanical experience necessary
• Previous supervisory position preferred but not required
• Welding and electrical experience preferred but not required

Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, flexible hours and some weekends
• Must be able to write and speak English
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations
• Demonstrate strong leadership and critical thinking skills and be able to manage conflict
• Ability to lift upwards of 60 pounds and stand/ walk for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/ vets