2Nd Shift Maintenance General Foreman

Jbs Usa•Ottumwa, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees entire plant floor functioning, directing supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates. The role involves training and developing supervisors to provide management depth and foster teamwork to achieve department objectives. Responsibilities include reviewing daily production schedules to plan work and personnel assignments, monitoring and confirming that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized, and maintaining good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions. The role also involves prioritizing work orders, scheduling mechanics and supervisors, monitoring production areas for proper equipment functioning, performing skilled maintenance activities (construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing, hydraulics), adjusting, repairing, and replacing electrical and electronic equipment, participating in the HAZMAT team, promoting safety, arranging for paperwork completion (e.g., payroll), and attending scheduled meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Computer knowledge required
Good organizational skills
Ability to work 50+ hours
Good attendance and safety records
Self-Motivated/ High Sense of urgency
Ability to monitor and operate all refrigeration and steam/boiler areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery
Strong communication and leadership skills
Heavy lifting required
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures and equipment.
Must have a good understanding of continuous improvement production techniques and use the tools to deliver improved performance.
Must have a demonstrable record of delivery through being a team player.
Good attendance record (Less than 3.0 points, for internal candidates)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred
5 years proven experience in the Beef or Pork industry preferred
Previous refrigeration/boiler and related experience preferred
Bi-lingual helpful, but not required.
Experience managing in a chilled food manufacturing business preferred.

Responsibilities

KPI Management: Oversee department targets and controls, monitor shift operations and productivity, maximize department efficiency, and ensure Daily Production plan targets are available for the Operations team in time for an effective shift start.
Ensure effective communications at all levels and complete all necessary administrative work.
Actively resolve problems that team members raise.
Provide positive feedback and constructive criticism to help build confidence and develop skills.
Responsible for coaching and discipline of team members.
Food Safety: Ensure compliance with Technical and Quality standards as identified on Product Specifications, isolate and address any non-conformance’s, and monitor measures designed to maintain and improve standards within the Department.
Process Control: Liaise with the New Product Development department on ‘product trials’ to ensure all appropriate people, equipment and materials are available and that the trial is run effectively and efficiently.
Ensure that all material needed for trials and then first production are available as needed and maintained through the life of the product.
Establish a hand-over with the shift managers and team leads to ensure that all operational requirements are achieved, next steps are reviewed and actions for all meetings completed.
Identify and effectively resolve any problems affecting performance within the Department and other departments within influence.
Inventory Management: Maintain the MRP system to ensure raw material, packaging and finished goods stocks are maintained at the necessary levels to ensure positive cash flow and organized in a manner according to food safety and process control procedures.
Ensure all material usage is properly reported and documented.
Responsible for FIFO, Lot control, storage and transportation of all materials.
MC Waste Management: Monitor and oversee the material use. Analyze material yield, waste, and unknown loss control programs. Ensure the use of proper material management tools and methods are used daily. Control material usage on a daily basis and review trends.
Perform skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing and hydraulics.
Adjust, repair and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
Participate in HAZMAT team to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
Arrange for completion of required paperwork, such as payroll.
Attend meetings as scheduled.