Rendering Engineering Supervisor B shift

Seaboard Corporation•Guymon, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seaboard Foods is hiring a Rendering Operations/Maintenance Supervisor for its processing facility in Guymon, Oklahoma. The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of rendering operations and maintenance on an assigned shift, with responsibility for safe working conditions, reliable equipment, reduced downtime, and improvements in productivity, efficiency, and process performance. The role leads and develops team members, coordinates operational and maintenance activities, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards in support of production objectives. The position oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; coordinates work orders, inspections, repairs, and planned downtime; and applies engineering principles, including lean manufacturing, to monitor equipment and improve processes. The supervisor manages staffing, work performance, timekeeping, training, and qualifications, and works with operations and support departments to integrate maintenance activities into production. The role is primarily office-based, with some field work in the facility. The schedule is determined by business and departmental needs, and may include after-hours work, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in rendering operations, industrial maintenance, or a comparable industrial processing or manufacturing environment.
Strong English communication skills, including the ability to communicate with employees at all organizational levels and with regulatory agencies.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and operational troubleshooting.
Ability to identify equipment deficiencies, evaluate operational issues, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to direct personnel and prioritize competing operational and maintenance needs.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic maintenance and operational reporting systems.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices and the ability to enforce safety procedures and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, electrical technology, or a related field.
At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience in rendering, protein processing, industrial maintenance, or a comparable manufacturing environment.
Bilingual communication skills, particularly English and Spanish.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with rendering equipment and processes, including cookers, presses, conveyors, pumps, steam systems, and associated mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight of rendering operations and maintenance personnel.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Coordinate and prioritize work orders, equipment inspections, repairs, and planned downtime in support of production requirements and schedules.
Apply engineering principles, including lean manufacturing, to monitor equipment, diagnose issues, and schedule repairs and preventive maintenance.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
Supervise employees who interpret work orders and specifications to determine whether equipment requires replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Identify and resolve operational constraints and bottlenecks to prevent downtime.
Analyze daily department and equipment data to support consistent operations.
Ensure operations follow established standard operating procedures and checklists, and that the department is prepared for daily production.
Understand and monitor key performance indicators and their effects on operations.
Monitor schedules and staffing levels to meet daily production schedules, and maintain accurate staffing and time records.
Direct and monitor employee work, ensure accurate timekeeping, and ensure employees are trained, qualified, and working safely.
Follow and enforce company policies and procedures for product quality, food safety, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with operations and support departments to integrate maintenance activities into the production process.