Superintendent I, Maintenance

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Bethlehem (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Farms, Inc. in Bethlehem, GA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a multi-shift maintenance team and optimize production equipment and facilities.

The role emphasizes safe working conditions, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective maintenance practices across the plant. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive maintenance leadership in manufacturing and 5+ years in the food/protein sector, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; or 5 years of education/experience substitution.
• Minimum three years progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Five+ years’ experience in food industry or protein industry strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years managing a large team across multiple shifts.
• Knowledge of food processing systems, as well as SPC and CAD.
• Understanding regulatory requirements governing the food industry and support for utilities (refrigeration/boilers/HVAC/PLC).
• Strong communication and customer focus with timely, professional interactions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer-centric attitude, high energy, and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a large maintenance team over multiple shifts through subordinate supervisors.
• Establish and maintain the preventative maintenance program for optimum and safe condition.
• Determine work order priority and schedule repairs, maintenance and installation to minimize disruption.
• Supervise maintenance department personnel in day-to-day operation to minimize downtime and costs.
• Manage the department budget within approved limits and identify cost-saving methods.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities with operating teams.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Engineering, Product Development and Quality Assurance on issues and capital projects.
• Establish and enforce SOPs to regulate maintenance within the processing plant.
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees and provide feedback.
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions fairly.
• Follow and promote safety initiatives to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Set expectations to support safety and company standards and provide direction to employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CAD

SPC

PLC controls

Job description

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Maintenance Management Bethlehem, GA, US

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance function to ensure safe working conditions and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance (i.e. USDA, GMPs OSHA, etc.). Partners with management team to create and maintain a safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Independently manage a large maintenance team over multiple shifts through subordinate supervisors to ensure production machinery is functioning at optimal capacity and facilities and grounds are well maintained

Establish and maintain the preventative maintenance program to ensure machinery is maintained at optimum and safe working condition

Determine work order priority and schedule repairs, maintenance and installation of machines/equipment to keep disruption of manufacturing to a minimum

Supervise maintenance department personnel in day-to-day operation to insure minimal downtime and costs and optimal accountability, productivity, and efficiency

Manage the department budget within approved limits, monitor and recommend cost saving and standardization methods

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities in conjunction with operating teams

Work closely with other departments such as Accounting, Engineering, Product Development and Quality Assurance in resolving maintenance related issues, installation of new equipment, capital projects and/or process improvement initiatives

Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to regulate the maintenance function within the processing plant

Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement

Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis

Follow, promote and ensure subordinates adhere to all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero accident culture

Establish, communicate and maintain expectations to support safety, company standards and to provide clear direction to employees

Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors’ degree in related field from an accredited institution

Combination of five (5) years’ education and experience may be substituted for degree

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum three (3) years relevant progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting; five (5)+ years’ experience in food industry or protein industry strongly preferred

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in managing a large team across multiple shifts

Knowledge of food processing systems, as well as SPC and CAD

Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements governing the food industry and a thorough understanding of the required support for maintaining utility function, such as various refrigeration/freezing system, boilers, HVAC, PLC controls. etc.; specific experience with bread and batter equipment a plus

Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner

Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)

Ability to work in a fast paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail

Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to traverse throughout facilities, up and down stairs as needed, both indoors and out

Frequently subjected to all environs (i.e. extreme wet and cold or hot and humid)