Maintenance Supervisor

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