YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Rendering Operations/Maintenance Supervisor opportunity in our Guymon, Oklahoma processing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight of rendering operations and maintenance activities on an assigned shift. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing operational downtime, and driving continuous improvements in productivity, efficiency, and overall process performance. The supervisor will lead and develop team members, coordinate maintenance and operational activities, and ensure adherence to established safety, quality, and operational standards to meet production objectives.
ABOUT US
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
- Provides a day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight of rendering operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.
- Oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and ensure maintenance work is performed safely and effectively.
- Coordinates and prioritizes maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, repairs, and planned downtime, to support operational requirements and production schedules.
- Applies a systematic approach including engineering principles such as lean manufacturing to ensure equipment is monitored, issues are diagnosed adequately, repairs and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment are performed according to an established schedule.
- Implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency and reduction of waste in the production process.
- Supervises a team that interprets work orders and specifications to determine if machines and equipment require replacement, repair, or general maintenance.
- Investigate, identify, and resolve operational constraints in the process while eliminating and minimizing bottlenecks to prevent operational downtime.
- Analyzes daily data for department processes and equipment to ensure operations are performed consistently.
- Ensures the operations team performs tasks and responsibilities according to the established standard operating procedures and checklists.
- Ensures the department is prepared and set up daily for maximum efficiencies.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of key performance indicators and their impact on operations.
- Monitor work schedules to ensure manning is at the established standard to meet the daily schedule attainment. Ensures accurate record of staffing and time worked.
- Supervise all employees, monitoring work performance, directing work, ensuring accurate timekeeping, and ensuring team members are trained and qualified and performing duties safely
- Adheres to all Company policies and standard operating procedures regarding product quality, food safety, and workplace safety.
- Collaborates with operations and other support departments to ensure seamless integration of mechanical engineering activities into the overall production process.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- High School or GED.
- Minimum of two years of experience in rendering operations, industrial maintenance, or a comparable industrial processing or manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels within the organization and regulatory agencies in the English Language.
- Working knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and operational troubleshooting.
- Ability to identify equipment deficiencies, evaluate operational issues, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively direct personnel and prioritize competing operational and maintenance requirements.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to utilize electronic maintenance and operational reporting systems.
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices and the ability to enforce established safety procedures and company policies.
Preferred:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, electrical technology, or a related rendering or similar processing facility.
- Two or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in rendering, protein processing, industrial maintenance, or a comparable manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual communication skills, particularly English and Spanish.
- Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Experience with rendering equipment and processes, including cookers, presses, conveyors, pumps, steam systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
SCHEDULE
- Shift is required by the needs of the business
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
- The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.