Plant Operations Manager

1 week ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States JBS USA Full time
Job Title: Plant Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Engineer to join our team at JBS USA. As a key member of our maintenance and utilities department, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and cost-effective operation of our plant's utility systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage training programs to maintain the skill level of the hourly and salaried workforce.
  • Motivate interest in, and ensure compliance with, stringent plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.
  • Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and ensure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.
  • Maintain close communications with operations and other plant departments and develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all employees within the department.
  • Assist the Plant VP in assuring continuous plant improvement.
  • Ensure reliable and cost-effective operation of utility systems that are on line continuously. This includes steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression, electrical distribution and others.
  • Develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and maintain the organizational capability to accomplish these projects.
  • Develop and maintain contractors and vendors to supplement plant resources. Represent the corporation in dealing with these outside firms.
  • Evaluate the performance of superintendents and foreman; take corrective or remedial action as needed.
  • Represent the entire plant's needs and point of view in discussions with corporate engineering, regarding technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment.
  • Manage the Maintenance parts-room for the best economic advantage of all departments in the plant.
  • Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA/ JBS Sanitation to ensure that their requirements are being met.
  • Participate in the negotiation of and the administration of the union contract so that all management personnel interpret it fairly and consistently throughout the plant
  • Develop effective cost cutting strategies to meet budget goals
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or five (5) additional years of applicable experience
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5) years within a food processing industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of sanitary conditions
  • Job responsibilities typically require extended hours
  • Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software (Word and Excel)
  • Supervisory Skills – Maintenance and Utilities Superintendents (3-5) through whom 100-150 people report, Project Engineer and Draftsperson, Administrative Assistant and Planners

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan. JBS is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disabled

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