Complex Technical Site Manager

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

**Overview**:
The Perdue Foods facility in Accomac, VA is hiring a Complex Technical Site Manager. The Complex Technical Site Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing working methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability, increasing asset utilization, reducing cost. They will provide technical and operational support for the plant infrastructure maintenance and Continuous Improvement activities. Drive a strong and robust Maintenance Excellence Program. The Complex Technical Site Manager will sustain a culture of loss control and prevention with a dedicated continuous improvement mindset. As a support function to production, this role will minimize line downtime, assist with process and technical operational improvements and sustain overall equipment reliability. This position will also be responsible for continuing to improve and Promote the plant’s BBS (Behavioral Based Safety) program. Manages operations to ensure the safe and timely completion of departmental work by effectively utilizing people, equipment, and materials. Knowledge of infrastructure systems such that the staff and workforce implement safe and effective operations. Working Knowledge of BBS and EAS regulations such that staff and the workforce operate safely and effectively. Understands and Implements a robust 5S Program. Develops and provides training for technical skills, TPM, safety (i.e. LOTO, 6S), and other applicable topics. Effectively communicates change to maintenance teams to reduce barriers to change. Manages the implementation of change i.e. new processes, equipment and ways of working. Works with Training & Development Manufacturing Support Lead to identify and develop a skills matrix. Assists with developing and implementing associated training programs. Possesses an in-depth understanding of individual items of packaging equipment and integrated systems, how they operate, impact on product quality, fault diagnosis & corrective action. Assists corporate engineering with the development and implementation of capital projects. Leads or participates in Process Hazard Analysis studies. Ensures overall quality levels (equipment and department work) and on-time delivery schedules are maintained.

**Additional Accountabilities**:
Continuously works on process improvement and department efficiencies. This includes recommendations to improve methods, equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions, and use of equipment. Develops and deploys maintenance and store improvement programs and projects that improve the plant and equipment performance. Manages the maintenance staff to include hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department. Ensures preventative and predictive maintenance is completed and records are maintained on all assets. Ensures maintenance projects comply with all local, state, and federal safety and environmental requirements and regulations. Develops long-range strategic plans to ensure maintenance requirements are accomplished. Manages capital projects as directed. Assists corporate engineering with the development and implementation of capital projects. Leads or participates in Process Hazard Analysis studies. Manages supervisor/associate activities. This includes evaluation and discipline, overall performance management, training and development, proactively analyzing and resolving work issues, initiating or suggesting plans to motivate workers to achieve goals and effective communication with all associates. Ensures effective management of parts/materials availability. Notifies appropriate departments, as needed, of potential shortages. Verifies conformance to specifications and directs any adjustments as needed. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet facility schedules and goals. Other duties as needed.

**Key Leadership Competencies**:
Competencies aligned with PERDUE’S VISION, PURPOSE & VALUES are required.
- Superior Relationship Management Skills** -** Excels at developing, inspiring, and influencing others without sacrificing accountability.
- Technology** -** Must possess complete proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Kronos preferred.
- Must have excellent communication and change management skills.
- Ability to resolve issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Proficient in leading meetings utilizing detail visual aids to reflect department performance metrics.

**Experience & Educational Requirements**:
**Health, Safety & Quality Essentials**:

- Proactively identify and resolve safety concerns under respective maintenance area of responsibility.
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