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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Springdale, AR
Springdale, Arkansas

About this job

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Superintendent at our Springdale, Arkansas location.

The Maintenance Superintendent reports directly to the Complex Engineering Manager and is accountable to oversee a multi-shift maintenance operation in a 24-7 environment. They will be responsible for meeting safety, food safety, quality, environmental, cost, and operating plan objectives. Other responsibilities include maximizing equipment performance and longevity through PM planning & scheduling, work execution & auditing, managing critical spare part inventories, and developing interpersonal and technical skills of both supervisors and maintenance technicians. The role also ensures maintenance team members are engaged, holds team accountable, instills a continuous improvement culture, and maintains a customer service focus.

The Maintenance Superintendent would be in charge of the Maintenance, Engineering, Refrigeration, Facility and Utilities functions in the Engineering manager's absence. The successful candidate would have some responsibility for minor capital projects related to safety, improving plant efficiencies, and conversion cost reductions. Must be able to make independent decisions and act as an emergency coordinator or incident commander on short notice or in the absence of all other leadership.

Previous maintenance experience required and some operations experience preferred. Knowledge of Maximo/SAP, Maintenance Reliability, and electrical/PLC experience required. Have a strong background in developing others and a successful track record of delivering business results and leading change initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities:

30% EHS and Food Safety: Be a Safety and Food Safety Champion. Create an environment in which employees go home in the same (or better) condition than they arrived. Actively work to prevent/eliminate hazards that cause injury or illness. Champion safety processes, ergonomic efforts and hold team accountable for keeping their co-workers safe. Champion the elimination of adulterants in our products. Ensure all processes are being followed that help minimize risk to consumers, customers and the company. Ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations.

30% Maintenance Management: Ensure effective and efficient maintenance operations through preventative maintenance, work execution, and daily schedule control. Maintain the physical condition and appearance of the facility which reflects the standards of quality and service of our business. Collaborate with other department Manager's to ensure highest levels of service and plant efficiencies. Develop leaders for Cargill and provide tools and structure for team to meet their operating plan objectives.

20% Engaged Employees: Be an employer of choice in the community. Create an environment where all employees are expected to be active, contributing members of the business. Hold team accountable to values, principles and goals. Recognize successes and challenge people to be better than they thought possible. Create opportunities for growth and development.

15% Continuous Improvement: Champion the use of Continuous Improvement to eliminate losses. Leverage maintenance reliability technology and techniques to maximize equipment reliability and longevity

5% Capital Planning: Oversee minor capital projects of $100,000 or less. Coordinates with Operations and Engineering on project identification, planning, and execution to achieve business goals. Provides resources to project managers as needed.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher, associate degree with experience will be considered

* Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience with various roles and progressive responsibility

* Minimum 3 years of direct management/leadership experience (influencing, coaching, managing through others, developing diverse work teams)

* Demonstrated ability and understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems to include PLCs and basics programming.

* Demonstrated experience and proven track record in continuous improvement and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment

* Demonstrated experience in building relationships with internal customers

* Must be able to communicate effectively written, verbal and in presentation with all levels of the business

* Proficient in Maintenance Reliability and Continuous Improvement tools/techniques

* Proficient in Maximo/SAP or similar software

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

* Must be able to travel 5%. Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings

* Strong team builder and team player (player/coach principle)