Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide engineering and technical leadership to ensure plant facilities/equipment are reliable, safe and sanitary.  Provide overall management and direction for the Maintenance department.  Responsible for the professional development and training (procedures and standards) of Maintenance Supervisors and hourly personnel.  Ensure the work force meets departmental objectives regarding productivity, quality and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage the Maintenance department effectively.  Consistently attain department goals/standards for cost, productivity, quality and safety.

Manage Capital program effectively.  Consistently complete assigned projects within the budget.

Responsible for professional development and training of departmental personnel.

Provide a high level of personnel commitment/focus to departmental safety.

Oversee facility compliance with regulatory agency requirements/reporting standards.

Responsible for waste water and for some environmental coordinator duties.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must possess a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Must have a minimum of five  (5) to ten (10) years experience in the food processing industry (Poultry processing preferred) in the areas listed below:

1.        Electrical/Electronics

2.        General Manufacturing Maintenance

3.        Building maintenance.

4.        Ammonia refrigeration and waste water treatment plant.

5.        Managing and controlling hazardous materials at the plant level in the maintenance areas.

Must provide evidence of a strong mechanical background (electrical experience is also very desirable)

Must exhibit a substantial background in departmental administration, budget initiation, cost control, project management, etc.

Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing

Must have strong interpersonal communication skills

Must be able to evaluate supervisors fairly and objectively and suggest areas for needed improvement in a positive manner

Must possess good computer skills including Windows and associated software

Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.