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 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 5,000 employees in five states work in 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.
JOB PURPOSE
Directs, manages, and coordinates the activities of a team responsible for the production and maintenance of a rendering operation producing 600,000 pounds product per day for a pork processing facility harvesting over 20,000 animals per day. Provides leadership and oversight to ensure key performance metrics and efficiencies are attained on each shift while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all company policies and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and effective direction for all activities related to rendering production, maintenance, and workplace safety whether carried out by the team, contractors, or service companies. Ensure all department systems and processes are carried out in accordance with company, local, state, and federal regulations, consistently meeting company and USDA standards.
Excellent troubleshooting skills required for the mechanical systems used for rendering production
Manage and report on the performance of the rendering team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team and personal objectives.
Develop a competent team by utilizing hands-on training methods in the work area focusing on timely repair of all production machinery, and associated equipment in the plant.
Assist with budget for area of responsibility and/or conduct complex analyses on budget progress for department.
Identify opportunities for decreasing the variation in processes and products and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, ultimately increasing customer satisfaction.
Initiate and maintain an effective and efficient preventative maintenance program for all rendering production systems including preparing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
Oversee the documentation including installations, maintenance schedules, rebuilds, repairs, restores and any/all information associated with the maintenance of the systems
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, accepts accountability, and collaborates with others.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Business Insight
Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work 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.
Bachelor's degree preferred; or (5) five or more years related experience in pork or beef manufacturing automation or the combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position, including supervisory experience.
Well-developed management skills utilizing sound management principles in leading a team of employees.
Ability to think critically and solve problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent communication skills. English is required including written skills. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees of the organization as well as third party contractors during installation and integration of new systems and equipment.
Ability collaborates with a diverse workforce and at all levels of management.
Flexibility in work schedule with long hours and some weekends required.
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to solve problems quickly and with good judgement as well as coordinate team members to solve problems and carry out expected duties and expectations.
