Rendering Supervisor (A shift) - Guymon, OK

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Rendering Operations Supervisor opportunity in our Guymon, Oklahoma processing facility. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the rendering operations team. This position is responsible for providing the day-to-day direction and oversight for a pork processing facility's rendering operations on a designated shift which produces over 600,000 pounds of rendered products and by-products . This position is responsible for safety of the team, improving performance, productivity, efficiency of the responsible shifts by adhering to all standards to meet the needs of operations.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 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.

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.
• At minimum two years rendering or maintenance experience
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels within the organization and regulatory agencies.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in an engineering or related field and/or two or more years of supervisory experience with protein, rendering or similar processing facility preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required
• Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word)

SCHEDULE

• Shift is required by the needs of the business

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, 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.

• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in

• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

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.