Superintendent I, Maintenance

Harrison Poultry Inc.; Bethlehem (GA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harrison Poultry Inc. in Bethlehem, GA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all aspects of the maintenance function, ensuring safe working conditions and regulatory compliance across USDA, GMP, and OSHA standards.

You will partner with management to create a safe, efficient environment. Responsibilities include leading a large maintenance team, implementing preventive maintenance, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating with Accounting, Engineering, QA, and Product Development on

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or five years of education plus experience as substitute.
• 3+ years progressive maintenance in manufacturing; 5+ years in food/protein industry preferred.
• Experience managing a large multi-shift maintenance team and knowledge of food processing systems.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage a large maintenance team over multiple shifts to keep production machinery running
• Establish and maintain a preventative maintenance program for optimum, safe conditions
• Set work order priorities and schedule repairs to minimize production disruption
• Supervise department staff to reduce downtime and control costs
• Manage the budget within approved limits and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with Accounting, Engineering, Product Development and QA on maintenance projects
• Establish and enforce SOPs to regulate maintenance activities in the plant
• Mentor and train employees; provide feedback and develop talent
• Promote safety initiatives and support zero-accident culture
• Communicate expectations clearly and drive performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Safety program implementation

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Office

SPC

CAD

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

SPC

CAD

Descripción del empleo

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)