General Manager Maintenance

Tyson FoodsWaterloo, IA
Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising the maintenance of production equipment, buildings, and utilities. Responsibilities include: assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions; ensure that all maintenance personnel are well trained on the most updated version of operating equipment and motivated so maintenance programs and processes can be accomplished in a safe, timely and efficient manner, as well as, other maintenance skills; provide a safe workplace and comply with all safety and regulated programs; monitor operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner and identify issues; establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system, SAP (or current Tyson computer program), for tracking work orders, adequate and appropriate inventory of replacement parts; Other duties include: ensure all safety, health, OSHA, PSM and environmental policies and procedures are in compliance with company policy, as well as, local, state, and federal regulations; monitor and administer purchasing and use of all parts and equipment materials and supplies utilized in the maintenance department; ensure refrigeration system and wastewater systems are well maintained and meet all regulatory guidelines; administer the maintenance budget and ensure the achievement of financial goals.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent college degree preferred.
  • 6 years of industrial maintenance preferred.
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferably in a meat processing facility.
  • Knowledge of OSHA, USDA and HACCP regulations.
  • Standard computer skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Resume will be required for consideration for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, HACCP, Safety, Security, Sanitation, Quality, yields, cost and efficiencies.
  • Strong math ability a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Supervising the maintenance of production equipment, buildings, and utilities.
  • Assisting with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
  • Ensuring that all maintenance personnel are well trained and motivated.
  • Providing a safe workplace and complying with all safety and regulated programs.
  • Monitoring operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems, and identify issues.
  • Establishing and maintaining a computerized maintenance management system (SAP or current Tyson computer program) for tracking work orders and inventory of replacement parts.
  • Ensuring compliance with all safety, health, OSHA, PSM, and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Monitoring and administering the purchasing and use of all parts, equipment, materials, and supplies for the maintenance department.
  • Ensuring refrigeration and wastewater systems are well maintained and meet all regulatory guidelines.
  • Administering the maintenance budget and ensuring the achievement of financial goals.
  • Managing subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the plant.
  • Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Interviewing, hiring, and training team members.
  • Planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Monitoring and appraising work performance.
  • Rewarding, coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members.
  • Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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