Plant 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
Possesses advanced technical skills in the mechanical / electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
Thorough knowledge of world-class maintenance management systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and well versed in SAP.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Take charge of our maintenance systems to drive peak performance and minimize costs!
Lead the charge in implementing best-in-class systems like Root Cause Analysis, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and TPM to ensure the plant operates at maximum capacity.
Lead and inspire the maintenance team through effective delegation, planning, and organizing, ensuring smooth execution of work assignments.
Champion plant safety by enforcing policies and procedures and promoting a culture of safety that aligns with Smithfield’s objectives and complies with federal and state regulations.
Provide quick and effective solutions to issues ranging from equipment failures to troubleshooting, ensuring minimal disruption and preventing recurring problems.
Partner with the Plant Engineer to design and manage a top-tier Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program using the SAP PM Module.
Stay on top of Key Performance Indicators, tracking and reporting maintenance performance across all areas—equipment reliability, supplier performance, overall equipment effectiveness, and more.
When key personnel are absent, step up to ensure tasks are completed or delegated efficiently, keeping operations running without a hitch.
Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Strong interpersonal and technical skills required; presentation skills preferred.