Upper Iowa Beef Hiring for Operations & Facilities Maintenance Manager Job at Lime Springs, IA Full Time

The Operations & Facilities Maintenance Manager oversees the daily maintenance of buildings, grounds, and production equipment. The Operations & Facilities Maintenance Manager reports to the General Manager.

POSITION DUTIES

Management

• Develop and manage an annual operating budget for the department
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and assure all such programs are run in a safe and productive way
• Ability to review, sort, and prioritize complex PMs, work orders, and parts requests to optimize employees, equipment, and time
• Provide the leadership for employees to install and modify equipment per code requirements
• Must be able to lead employees to reach goals assigned and independently create department goals that lead to improving overall plant effectiveness
• Ability to lead a 24-hour/7-day crew in an effective way to improve overall plant effectiveness
• Complete various reports as well as report on projects or major failures in a clear, proficient, and effective manner, both written and orally
• Ability to make complex, quick decisions on major plant work orders with a high rate of accuracy during emergencies; report on the decisions made, and learn quickly from any mistakes

Technical Skills

• Oversee daily maintenance of buildings, grounds, and production equipment
• Assist with the redesign or modification of machinery as necessary to improve plant efficiency
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting plant equipment
• Must be able to comprehend and manage technical information from all aspects of maintenance

Quality Control

• Schedule and assure preoperational testing and inspection of equipment are completed before starting production
• Assure compliance with all Upper Iowa Beef LLC policies and procedures within the department
• Ensure employees are working per their job descriptions and correct discrepancies immediately
• Work in clean rooms, around animals, and in a wide variety of temperatures while maintaining the cleanliness of person, equipment, and the facility
• Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and enforce all plant rules and local/state/federal laws that pertain to their department
• Work Environment, the employee is regularly exposed to:
• Working near moving mechanical parts, “live” electric, high noise environments, all weather conditions, chemicals used in the plant operations, tight/high and low spaces, and both live and dead animals
• This position will spend a majority of its time in a processing plant environment

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Experience in the maintenance field, required (preferably in the meat and/or food industry) with leadership experience
• Post-secondary schooling and certification are desirable but not required

Personal Traits & Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to manage people
• Analytical skills and paying close attention to detail
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on motivating and coordinating employees to complete tasks in a positive and meaningful manner
• Ability to learn new information quickly and pass it on to others in a meaningful way
• Ability to communicate with employees, outside techs, and contractors in a professional and meaningful way
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor

Physical Requirements, the employee must be able to:

• Climb ladders and work safely up to 30 ft from the ground, lift or move 50 lbs., work in all weather conditions, hear and understand radio transmissions, and physically lift/twist/handle all required tools and equipment without harming themselves or others
• Must be able to fit in/use available safety equipment (i.e., harness, gloves, etc.)
• To walk throughout plant property while carrying tools/parts throughout the shift

Technical Capabilities

• HACCP certification, Allergen Control training, Food Recall training, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English/Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location