Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!
Our Central Bi-Products facility in Estherville, IA collects and transforms porcine from meat processing facilities into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about Central Bi-Products by visiting fuillc.com/central-bi-products/.
We are now seeking applications for the brand-new position of Maintenance Supervisor! We offer a salary of $88K-$95K, based on experience, along with a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more!
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm
Additional hours may be necessary due to downtime and/or projects
Areas of Accountability
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork
Plant Equipment & Process Reliability Project Management
Team Leadership & Development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and/or physically perform routine equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and service
Create weekly maintenance schedules and delegate work orders; develop Maintain X preventative maintenance program and set standards for use
Continuously improve maintenance standards and predictive and preventative maintenance practices to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
Help coordinate plant maintenance activities with production schedules
Establish maintenance repair and replacement standards that meet OEM specifications, and recommend equipment changes while working with existing equipment
Assist with new equipment installations and help coordinate large renovations or projects
Monitor employee productivity and performance; providing constructive feedback and coaching when needed
Work with operations personnel to reduce equipment and process downtime, and improve reliability
Champion new and existing company policies and train new employees on procedures
Operate welders, acetylene torches, and air plasma cutters
Operate bobcats, forklifts, farm tractors, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and Simons lifts
Ensure all chemicals are properly stored and documented
Set high standards for plant housekeeping; ensure standards are understood, being achieved, and continuously improved
Assist other production and maintenance personnel, as needed
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance; or relevant technical degree, required
2+ years in maintenance supervisory role, preferred
Ability to attain and/or maintain a valid Class C driver’s license
Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual skills (English and Spanish), desired
General knowledge and experience with plant accounting, purchasing, MRO inventory, and capital practices
Experience with computerized maintenance programs with strong PC skills - MS Office applications.
Work in a facility that processes pigs
Physical Requirements
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders up to 20 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Ability to work in restricted spaces
Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions
