Maintenance Superintendent

Ensure proper instruction and training of maintenance crew in methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, general preventative maintenance, systems' maintenance and repair, and proper safety protocols . Demonstrated strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing .

Overview
Job Summary
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the designated department follows the facility maintenance plan and for executing a program of continual growth and development for the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee maintenance employees who maintain, service, and repair mechanical equipment in designated area
• Ensure facility maintenance activities and work orders are completed in a timely manner; create and maintain records and reports as required
• Work closely with production to maximize the effectiveness of projects and PM's; communicate daily with the Plant Engineer to discuss matters and take direction
• Maintain production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensure machinery is performing to the highest standard possible
• Monitor and control downtime and provide solutions to reduce downtime
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and develop specifications for supplies, parts, equipment, and services requested of contractors
• Ensure proper instruction and training of maintenance crew in methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, general preventative maintenance, systems' maintenance and repair, and proper safety protocols
• Maintain a maintenance crew that is cross trained and able to step into different roles to ensure crewing changes do not impact production needs
• Ensure scheduled maintenance is completed and coordinate projects with sub-contractors
• Establish and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies
• Promote and drive succession development with areas of responsibility
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 Years management experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Proven experience of supervising, planning, and scheduling hourly and maintenance salaried personnel
• Demonstrated working knowledge of CMMS systems and spreadsheet acumen (Microsoft suite)
• Proven organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in the meat slaughter industry
• Post high school education, associate, or bachelor's degree
• Previous management experience in meat slaughter facility
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good computer skills: ability to use designated programs including Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Display a strong work ethic and a professional attitude"and appearance
• Must be assertive and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction, and work successfully as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop and maintain effective employee relations
• Encourage professional team building
• Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices. Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, steam, and hot water generation systems
• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing
• Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of employees from hourly to upper management
• Ability to identify and address safety hazards; promote safety on a daily basis
• Ability to lead by example, encourage teamwork and learning, and motivate the hourly workforce
• Must have a high math and mechanical aptitude
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employ