RENDERING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR_ A SHIFT

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Rendering Supervisor will provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Department and report directly to the Maintenance Superintendent.

The position will be responsible for maintaining health of assets in rendering, hides, and cattle pens by using an effective maintenance program. 

Cross-functional teamwork is critical to success in the role in working with personnel from operations, maintenance, food safety, and safety on plant initiatives and continuous improvement. 

Areas of Responsibility:

• Supervises plant maintenance personnel, and is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, controlling coordinating, scheduling and assigning all work requirements associated with breakdown, preventative maintenance, predictive technologies, project and day to day work orders while ensuring compliance with all internal and external regulations in maintenance.
• Provide immediate response to operational maintenance concerns and communicate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in all areas to minimize interruptions in production.
• Maintain accurate records of management, operations and maintenance through compliance with company policies, procedures and property loss programs.
• Supervises repairs/projects carried out by Maintenance personnel and Contractors and ensures the quality of their work and their adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow-ups;
• Plans and controls expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department;
• Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures while ensuring compliancy with all regulations pertaining to the maintenance department are met at all times.

Qualifications:

• Educational background in mechanical or engineering technology (diploma or degree), coupled with a Millwright and/or Electrician license (or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Three years supervision experience in the maintenance and/or operation of process manufacturing facility in a fast paced unionized environment is preferred.
• Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In depth knowledge of a continuous process manufacturing facility and strong experience with equipment overhaul, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics and, piping repairs with maintenance of processing equipment is considered an asset.
• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, TPM, etc.)
• Experience driving Preventative Maintenance Systems
• Willingness and flexible to work in shift as scheduled (afternoon shift/weekends)
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Excel interpersonal, communication, leadership skills and the ability to work in a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office suite

 The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): eligible after the 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $67,200 - $82,687
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/VET/DISABLED