RENDERING/WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a Rendering/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant maintenance team and oversee repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment in manufacturing operations.

The role includes developing preventive maintenance programs, managing inventory, directing maintenance projects, and ensuring safety, environmental, and legal compliance. Travel up to 25% is required and a strong leadership mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis is acceptable.
• 2 years of directly related mechanical experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant maintenance team members, providing leadership and direction to the maintenance department.
• Repair, maintain, and install machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations.
• Assist in developing preventative maintenance programs, order parts and materials, maintain inventory, and enter work orders.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Leadership

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Safety

HAACP knowledge

Heavy lifting

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Technical schooling with mechanical/electrical emphasis

Job description

RENDERING/WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

J ob Title: Rendering/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor

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