What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager-Production & Shipping Operations position at Seaboard Foods?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Production and Shipping Maintenance Manager opportunity in our Guymon, OK pork processing facility. In this key role, you will lead maintenance operations across the Production Floor, Value Added, and Shipping areas. Your mission is to reduce downtime, drive operational efficiency, and ensure a safe, high-performing production environment. This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and the ability to deliver continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and maximize uptime.
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
Qualifications
Required:
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
We have an exciting Production and Shipping Maintenance Manager opportunity in our Guymon, OK pork processing facility. In this key role, you will lead maintenance operations across the Production Floor, Value Added, and Shipping areas. Your mission is to reduce downtime, drive operational efficiency, and ensure a safe, high-performing production environment. This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and the ability to deliver continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and maximize uptime.
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 all maintenance activities on the Production Floor, Value Added Floor, and Shipping areas to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Monitor and troubleshoot equipment and facility issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution to reduce production interruptions.
- Identify root causes of operational downtime and implement process improvements to mitigate risks and enhance productivity.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, utilizing lean maintenance methodologies and best practices.
- Implement and standardize practices aimed at waste reduction, cost efficiency, and performance optimization.
- Plan, develop, and manage the facility’s maintenance budget in collaboration with the Director of Maintenance.
- Track, report, and analyze budget expenditures while ensuring fiscal responsibility within operational targets.
- Supervise and mentor maintenance team members, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Schedule and coordinate regular training sessions to keep the team updated on the latest maintenance technologies and practices.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company standards, industry best practices, and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety procedures.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and logistics, to address maintenance challenges.
- Provide regular performance reports, highlighting improvements, challenges, and areas for further development.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance management, preferably within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Strong understanding of equipment maintenance, industrial machinery, and production systems.
- Proficiency in CMMS and ERP software.
- Budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and people development capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience in a pork processing or food production facility.
- Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
- Proven track record in implementing cost-saving initiatives and improving maintenance operations.
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.
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
