Maintenance Director - Pet Food/Protein Conversion

JBS Foods • Sumter, SC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Maintenance will direct, support and manage a team of maintenance personnel for our Protein Conversion and Pet Food Business Unit of over 9 locations spread across the South to include wastewater, rendering and steam generation operation. Directs and Leads capital expenditures, projects and facility expansions while maintaining production efficiencies within budgetary parameters. Drives continuous improvement within the maintenance organization. This person should live near or be willing to relocate to one of the facilities with in this Business Unit. There is ONE opening and the selected candidate can be located at Douglas, GA Rendering, Sumter, SC Rendering or Mt. Pleasant, TX Rendering/Pet Food.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of maintenance leadership experience, with a focus on process execution and measurement.
• Experience in the poultry processing and/or food manufacturing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Travel 50%-75%.
• This person should live near or be willing to relocate to one of the facilities in this Business Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and enforces Company safety policy.
• Manages and drives the maintenance process across the business unit, ensuring all procedures are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Builds strong maintenance teams, fosters collaboration and ensuring team members are well-trained and motivated.
• Aligns maintenance activities with corporate goals, ensuring that maintenance efforts contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Oversees the execution of maintenance processes and measures their effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manages the maintenance budget process, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
• Coaches maintenance managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring they have the skills needed to lead their teams effectively.
• Acts as an intermediary between complex management and business unit leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment of maintenance goals with business objectives.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base Salary range of $148,818.00 - $180,813.60
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree