Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd shift

Job Title: Maintenance Superintendent – 2^nd shift

Location: Denison, Iowa

Salary: $100K – 130K plus bonus 

Job Summary of the Maintenance Superintendent – 2^nd shift:  The Maintenance Superintendent will oversee and coordinate a team of Maintenance Supervisors on the 2^nd shift to meet daily targets and exceed expectations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Superintendent – 2^nd shift:

·         Drive Operational Efficiency & Profitability by monitoring daily and weekly yields, efficiencies, and profitability while taking corrective action as needed.

·         Manage staffing and maintenance schedules so that customer needs are met, and resources are optimized.

·         Develop and implement safety and ergonomic programs by training employees on safe work practices. You will identify hazards, address ergonomic concerns, and aim to achieve an injury-free workplace.

·         Uphold sanitation, product quality, and customer service standards to ensure compliance with USDA and company regulations. Through regular line meetings, you will reinforce high standards alongside compliance expectations.

·         Train supervisors and employees on company policies and procedures as you conduct line meetings. By driving continuous improvement initiatives, you will enhance both team performance and plant efficiency.

·         Provide strong leadership and guidance to employees on the production floor, ensuring that teams stay motivated, aligned, and focused on achieving operational goals. You will lead by example, offering support and direction to foster a collaborative and productive environment.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Superintendent :

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required.
• Food manufacturing is required, strong preference for meet, kill/harvest floor experience.
• Experience working with PLC”s and Ammonia Refrigeration.
• Experience using a variety of computer applications, including time-keeping systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office programs, to streamline processes and enhance productivity across the team.
• Open to travel up to 10% of the time.

• In-Depth Manufacturing Expertise: Bring a solid understanding of
• Strong Knowledge of Industry Standards: Well-versed in OSHA standards, USDA guidelines, and HACCP regulations, ensuring compliance and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
• Bilingual speaking background highly desired.