Location
Tolleson, AZ | United States
Job description
Description
Position at JBS USA
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for all maintenance activities, the operation of all utility systems, and project engineering at the plant site
- Must lead, develop, and motivate between 50 to 70 hourly employees and 18 salaried employees,
- Insure reliability of plant equipment and establish and meet downtime goals for the fabrication, ground beef,and harvestareas.
- Ensure plant meets operational goals for outlying areas such as warehousing, waste water treatment, rendering, etc.
- Oversee training programs to maintain the skill level of the hourly and salaried workforce.
- Motivate interest in, and insure compliance with plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.
- Maintain close communications with operations and other plant departments and develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all employees within the department.
- Help insure reliable and cost effective operation of utility systems continuously on line, including steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression, electrical distribution and others.
- Help develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and maintain the organizational capability to accomplish these projects.
- Represent the corporation in dealing with outside firms such as vendors and local government authorities
- Evaluate the performance of superintendents and foreman, taking corrective or remedial action as needed.
- Represent the entire plant’s needs and point of view in discussions with corporate engineering, regarding technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment.
- Ensure that the maintenance division complies with all Food Safety, Personal Safety and Environmental Programs, Regulations and Directives
- Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA to insure that their requirements are being met
- Manage and maintain Repair & Maintenance budget for plant
- All other duties as assigned by plant manager
Experience Required:
- Background in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls, sanitary condition maintenance, cost accounting and motivational theories within a multi-ethnic workforce
- Minimum of 5 yearsmanagement experiencewithin a food processing industry
Skills/Abilities Required:
- Must be able to work flexible and extended hours, including some weekends
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to grow and develop positive relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Vacation, sick leave, and six company observed holidays
- Better Future Program-2 year MONTCO Community College tuition paid for employee and dependents
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EOE/VETS/Disability
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