Rendering/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor

JBS Foods•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rendering/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor leads the plant maintenance team at the JBS Omaha Beef Plant and oversees maintenance work supporting manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing machinery, tools, and equipment while planning and coordinating maintenance activities to maximize production and comply with safety practices, environmental requirements, and applicable laws. The supervisor also supports employee engagement, training, and development, manages maintenance costs within budget, and participates in the plant HAZMAT team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of directly related mechanical experience.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, flexible hours, and some weekends.
Ability to write and speak English.
Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
Strong leadership and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to manage conflict.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
Knowledge of HACCP.
Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or technical schooling with a mechanical or electrical emphasis.
Previous supervisory experience.
Welding experience.
Electrical experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance team members.
Oversee the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment used in manufacturing operations.
Assist with developing preventive maintenance programs, ordering parts and materials, organizing inventory, and entering maintenance work orders.
Plan and implement plant maintenance activities to maximize production while following safety practices, environmental requirements, and legal requirements.
Support employee engagement, training, and development to help meet manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goals.
Participate in the plant HAZMAT team.
Schedule and direct the workforce, assign projects to appropriate personnel, and track attendance in the Kronos system, correcting errors when necessary.
Conduct safety meetings and safety audits.
Perform preventive maintenance, manage repair and maintenance costs, and communicate results and action plans to employees and managers.
Manage maintenance department costs within budgetary guidelines.
Perform other duties assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent and Plant Engineer.