Sr. Director of Maint & Engineering

SUMMARY - Responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership required to operate and maintain a 975,000 square foot animal protein production facility which includes a 195,000-pound ammonia system, 32-million-gallon wastewater treatment facility, rendering and steam generation operation, thirty-eight (38) million-pound distribution center, axis robotic and automation systems. Leads a team consisting of 6 direct reports and 200 engineering and maintenance technicians and specialist. This team is charged with planning and scheduling, preventive and corrective maintenance activities, special projects, and facility enhancements designed to look at product and workforce improvements. Oversees all capital expenditures, projects and facility expansions while maintaining production efficiencies within budgetary parameters and driving continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Manages capital expenditures of $12M annually. Uses expertise in project management to achieve results that are on time within budget and meet the defined quality parameters.
• Responsible for aligning the business strategy to technology and innovation available that would provide for feasible and realistic options.
• Uses data analytics to monitor systems and processes, make projections, and provide solutions and options to better manage the facility in a sustainable and effective manner.
• Responsible for and the authority on generating all needed information to support appropriations requests (AR's) for the facility.
• Acts as the facility expert to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure success. Understands the role of business ethics in building professional relationships with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure successful expectations, negotiations, and outcomes.
• Propose, design, and introduce options for new equipment, automation, and process design within the facility to maximize production and labor efficiencies while improving product quality.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ensures program execution and compliance in all areas.
• Manages the grounds property management services in the aspects of snow removal, lawncare, landscaping, irrigation, trash removal, and parking lot upkeep.

CRITICAL COMPENTENCIES :

Plans and Aligns : Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational and production goals.

Optimizes Work Processes : Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement for the operations.

Strategic Mindset : Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

Financial Acumen : Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Manages Complexity : Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty / function. The requirements listed below are representative of the environment, knowledge, skills, and / or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language. Must be able to effectively communicate with employees, vendors / contractors, and operational managers. Ability to read, write and speak English / Spanish proficiently. Ability to translate conversations and documents between English and Spanish, preferred. Ability to write business correspondence.

MATHAMATIC SKILLS : Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use all other computer programs that are or will be made available. Must exhibit patience and dedication; exhibit good attendance and safety practices; able to deal with stressful situations calmly and exhibit good judgement and good time management skills.

BACKUP PERSONNEL : In the absence of the Sr. Director Maintenance & Engineering, the Sr. Maintenance Manager will assume responsibilities for overseeing food safety and quality assurance programs.

MISSION, VISION, & VALUES : Must believe and lead STF's MISSION of producing quality pork products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF's VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build our future. Must live STF's VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-

SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the goal of eliminating workplace accidents.

QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. We must take pride in the products we produce and serve.

DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging.

COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.

SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel / hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary. The incumbent must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to hot, cold and / or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration may exist. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud requiring hearing protection in all protection areas.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE : The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management and may be changed by management as required.

ABOUT SEABOARD TRIUMPH FOODS : At Seaboard Triumph Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. As a top U.S. pork producer / processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to the pursuit of pork perfection, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 2,500 employees at Seaboard Triumph Foods processing plant continue to work diligently, to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

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