Feedmill Maintenance Supervisor

Seaboard Corporation•Guymon, OK

About The Position

The Feedmill Maintenance Supervisor is a working supervisory role responsible for advising on the efficient operation and maintenance of feed mill equipment, buildings, grounds, and related areas. The position helps ensure continuous operation of the feed mill complex while supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating work to minimize downtime, costs, and accidents. The supervisor oversees the Preventative Maintenance Program and ensures machinery, grounds, and buildings remain in good working condition and meet applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, GMP, OSHA, and environmental requirements. The role also includes responsibility for the natural gas-fired boiler and its water treatment procedures, records, operating controls, and repair procedures. The supervisor collaborates with production, delivery, and safety teams and participates in hiring and developing Maintenance Associates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated high level of organization.
Ability to make decisions on routine matters using company policies, procedures, and directions from upper management.
Ability to read and interpret English-language safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to regularly move around the facility and lift and move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Learn the flow of incoming and outgoing materials and the standard operating procedures for all areas of the feed mill.
Learn and use computer controls for batching, pelleting, and sprayed-fat-at-the-die systems.
Supervise and maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program for machinery, grounds, and buildings, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Supervise Maintenance Department personnel in day-to-day operations to minimize downtime and costs and prevent accidents.
Determine necessary spare parts and ensure they are on hand or can be obtained in a timely manner.
Organize, perform, assign, and schedule repair, maintenance, and installation work on machines, tools, and equipment supporting production.
Maintain the natural gas-fired boiler and associated water treatment procedures and chemicals; learn its controls and repair procedures, reset alarms, and train maintenance personnel.
Log and file per-shift boiler water treatment and test readings for future reference.
Participate in hiring and developing skilled Maintenance Associates.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve maintenance-related issues and maintain working relationships with production, delivery, and safety.