Rendering Engineering Supervisor A shift

Seaboard Foods

Guymon, OK

Estimated pay: Est. $28–$47/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**YOUR OPPORTUNITY**

We have an exciting Rendering Operations/Maintenance Supervisor opportunity in our Guymon, Oklahoma processing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight of rendering operations and maintenance activities on an assigned shift. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing operational downtime, and driving continuous improvements in productivity, efficiency, and overall process performance. The supervisor will lead and develop team members, coordinate maintenance and operational activities, and ensure adherence to established safety, quality, and operational standards to meet production objectives.

**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. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

*This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.*

• Provides a day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight of rendering operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.
• Oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and ensure maintenance work is performed safely and effectively.
• Coordinates and prioritizes maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, repairs, and planned downtime, to support operational requirements and production schedules.
• Applies a systematic approach including engineering principles such as lean manufacturing to ensure equipment is monitored, issues are diagnosed adequately, repairs and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment are performed according to an established schedule.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency and reduction of waste in the production process.
• 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 operations 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 is at 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.

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CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

** *instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.*

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

Required:

• High School or GED.
• Minimum of two years of experience in rendering operations, industrial maintenance, or a comparable industrial processing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels within the organization and regulatory agencies