Smithfield
manufacturing
PlantMaintenanceSupervisor
“Plant Maintenance Supervisor at Smithfield. Skills: Team Leadership, Maintenance Planning, Performance Monitoring. Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians. Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures”
What You'll Achieve.
minimizing mechanical downtime; maximizing production efficiency; keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak; driving performance; contributing to the overall success of the facility; keeping the plant in top shape for optimal production; ensure high performance; tracking maintenance performance
Industry & Context.
Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues; troubleshooting; problem analysis
May be required to work long hours and weekends, Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training planning, assigning, and directing appraising rewarding and disciplining addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues, written and verbal communication skills, Proficient with Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e. g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc. ) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), Good planning and priority setting skills, Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment, Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building working relationships and a positive work environment, Bilingual
What You'll Do.
Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians
Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures
Supervise and support maintenance systems
Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely
Develop and implement effective maintenance systems
Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support
Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Provide regular status reports
Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations
Maintain accurate records of maintenance work
Assume responsibility for completing or delegating required tasks
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration; Work with Production to address equipment and facility repairs; Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building working relationships and a positive work environment
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
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