Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Smithfield Foods • Orange City, IA

117d

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Lead a powerhouse team of Maintenance Supervisors, driving the success of our building and equipment maintenance efforts! As a key player, you'll develop bold strategies to minimize mechanical downtime and keep production lines running at full throttle, ensuring product flow remains uninterrupted. Your leadership will directly impact our operational efficiency, shaping the future of our plant. You'll spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge maintenance systems like Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and more-transforming our maintenance processes into a well-oiled machine. In this role, you won't just manage-you'll innovate, elevate, and set new standards for a High Performing Manufacturing Organization!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Possesses advanced technical skills in the mechanical / electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of world-class maintenance management systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and well versed in SAP.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and technical skills required; presentation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of our maintenance systems to drive peak performance and minimize costs.
• Lead the charge in implementing best-in-class systems like Root Cause Analysis, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and TPM.
• Strategically schedule work, reduce unscheduled downtime, and boost efficiency.
• Lead and inspire the maintenance team through effective delegation, planning, and organizing.
• Champion plant safety by enforcing policies and procedures and promoting a culture of safety.
• Provide quick and effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Design and manage a top-tier Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program using the SAP PM Module.
• Track and report maintenance performance across all areas using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Step up to ensure tasks are completed or delegated efficiently when key personnel are absent.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees