Maintenance Manager-Harvest & Rendering Operations

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager supporting the Harvest and Rendering operations at our Guymon, OK pork processing facility. This leadership position plays a critical role in ensuring our plant operates efficiently while harvesting over 22,000 hogs a day. You will oversee the maintenance of the Harvest Floor and Rendering areas, lead a high-performing team, reduce equipment downtime, manage budgets, and implement continuous improvement practices to support the plant's productivity and reliability.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities across the Harvest Floor and Rendering areas to ensure operational excellence and equipment uptime.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs customized for high-volume hog processing and rendering operations.
• Quickly address equipment and facility issues, ensuring timely repairs and minimizing disruptions.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment downtime; implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other proven methodologies.
• Implement and standardize maintenance procedures that optimize performance and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Plan, manage, and analyze the department's maintenance budget; recommend cost-effective solutions and prioritize spending to improve reliability.
• Provide accurate financial forecasting for equipment upgrades, technological improvements, and training investments.
• Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians; schedule training and enforce safety protocols.
• Foster a collaborative environment among maintenance and production teams to improve communication and align operational goals.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments; ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to downtime, waste reduction, and equipment effectiveness.
• Provide data-driven performance reports and collaborate with leadership to align on strategic objectives.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing, processing, or food production environment.
• Expertise in high-volume processing and rendering systems.
• Proficiency in CMMS and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in pork processing or other food production environments.
• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM.
• Proven success in reducing downtime and improving reliability in complex production environments.
  
  

SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel may be required.

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.
• 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.



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