Harvest Mechanical Engineering Supervisor (A Shift) at Seaboard Foods

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Mechanic Engineering Supervisor opportunity in our Guymon, OK Processing Plant. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the maintenance team.  The Mechanical Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for providing daily direction and oversight of the activities of a team of highly skilled technicians in a fresh pork facility processing over 21,000 animals per day. The position utilizes engineering principles to monitor, improve, and maximize throughput and efficiencies while identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategies to maximize productivity in an assigned department. Ensures equipment is maintained and repaired and follows a preventive maintenance schedule to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of the equipment.

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. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies a systematic approach, including engineering principles such as lean manufacturing to ensure equipment is monitored, issues are diagnosed adequately, and repairs and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment are performed according to an established schedule. 
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency and reduce waste in production. 
• Supervises a team that interprets work orders and specifications to determine if machines and equipment require replacement, repair, or general maintenance.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve operational constraints in the process while eliminating and minimizing bottlenecks to prevent operational downtime. 
• Analyzes daily data for department processes and equipment to ensure operations are performed consistently. 
• Ensures the technician team performs tasks and responsibilities according to the established standard operating procedures and checklists.
• Ensures the department is prepared and set up daily for maximum efficiencies. 
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of key performance indicators and their impact on operations. 
• Monitor work schedules to ensure manning meets the established standard to meet the daily schedule attainment. Ensures accurate record of staffing and time worked. 
• Supervise all employees, monitoring work performance, directing work, ensuring accurate timekeeping, and ensuring team members are trained and qualified and performing duties safely. 
• Adheres to all Company policies and standard operating procedures regarding product quality, food safety, and workplace safety. 
• Collaborates with operations and other support departments to ensure seamless integration of mechanical engineering activities into the overall production process. 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• College degree in engineering or more than four (4) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility. Protein manufacturing is preferred. 
• Some positions under this title may require extension knowledge of refrigeration systems and rendering processes. 
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word)  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language, including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels within the organization and regulatory agencies. 
• Experience with AS400, M3, AutoCAD, Carlisle, Bradley Allen systems preferred but not required. 
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs 
• Ability to solve problems by using theoretical knowledge in the field of discipline and critical thinking skills. 

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, frequently 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 is regularly exposed to hot, cold, and humid conditions. 
• The employee may work near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock and vibration may exist. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring hearing protection in all protected areas. 

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

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.