1ST SHIFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR- HOT SIDE

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Division/Department:                  Pork

Location:                                      Ottumwa, IA

Job title:                                       1ST Shift Maintenance Supervisor- HOT SIDE

Type of position: Full-time

General Description:

• Perform skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing and hydraulics.
• Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery. 
• Prioritize work orders and schedule mechanics according to immediacy and necessity of orders
• Train employees on Safety Procedures including, but limited to Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, Harness/Fall Protection, etc.
• Adjust, repair and replace electrical and electronic equipment. 
• Participate in HAZMAT team to ensure preparedness for emergency situations. 
• Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
• Arrange for completion of required paperwork, such as payroll.
• Attend meetings as scheduled or called.
• Safety background desired.
• Provide timely feedback to team members on progression through training.
• Spend time in plant verifying team members with hands-on training and comprehension.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in English
• Goal oriented and possess root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to lead people toward achieving personal and plant results.
• Assist HR with maintaining accurate pay for hourly
• Job postings and keeping accurate records of placement
• Coordinates maintenance employee’s responsibilities and oversees the mechanical of equipment.
• Responsible for correcting or facilitating correctible measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
• Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or special projects to maintenance employees
• Maintains department budget within specified guidelines.
• Conducts preoperational inspection and handles maintenance concerns of Production Supervisors to make sure operation begins as scheduled.
• Reviews maintenance purchase requisitions and submits for approval.
• Tends to other duties as needed.

Required skills:

• Be able to communicate verbally and in written form in English
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
• Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
• Industrial construction experience beneficial.
• Previous hourly maintenance and supervisor experience preferred.
• Work 40+ hours per week in all areas of the plant.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Previous mechanical and related experience required.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)

Education Requirements (if applicable):

• Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis helpful.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

 JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets