Maintenance Superintendent - Refrigeration

Overview At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We believe in a culture where every team member is valued, has opportunities to grow, and can contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today. We offer opportunities across multiple locations, including five manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO; farms in AR, NC, and KS; corporate office in NC, IL; and field roles. Job Summary Guides the day-to-day activities for a team that ensures electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic servicing and maintenance of production machinery and equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds. Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies, maintains a safe work environment, supervises repair and maintenance projects, and collaborates with other departments to ensure efficient operations. Key Responsibilities Supervise the day-to-day activities of a team of entry-level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provide guidance, coaching, and support to achieve team goals. Participate in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforce and contribute to the development of systems, policies, and procedures. Prepare daily budget report for the cost center. Maintain budgets in the assigned department(s). Inspect jobs in process and at completion to ensure workmanship and safety standards are maintained. Ensure adequate time is dedicated to the Safety Accountability Process and the Maintenance Accountability Program. Oversee work order requests and plan a continual work schedule to maintain all company property in a safe and healthy condition. Ensure proper maintenance of facility machinery and buildings. Conduct safety audits, equipment audits, walk-arounds, etc. Track progress of open projects and ensure they remain on track to meet goals. Oversee capital projects. Write CERs (claim, evidence, reasoning) as needed to support capital projects and partnerships with external resources for maintenance and capital solutions. Direct the maintenance and repair of processing equipment, mobile equipment, buildings, and grounds in a safe and efficient manner, including providing direction for relevant systems (e.g., SAP CMMS, BOSS). Develop, schedule, and control a preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition. Recommend plans and implement equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction. Prepare key performance indicators and attend or present at relevant meetings. Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience) High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role 2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Butterball Core Competencies Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We value diverse perspectives and want everyone to thrive. Core competencies include: Safety First : We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone’s responsibility. Integrity : We do the right thing, with honesty, respect, and authenticity. Stewardship : We are accountable to our commitments and the well-being of our teams, quality, customers, business, brand, and communities. Enthusiastic Attitudes : We foster belonging and motivation to do our best together. Continuous Improvement : We continually learn, develop, grow, and innovate. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Solid knowledge of practical use of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic principles Strong understanding of plant-wide equipment and machinery, including safety and food safety best practices Working knowledge of CERs, budget control, and KPIs Solid leadership skills to coach, support, and motivate a team through oversight of supervisors Ability to apply math and physics to maintenance calculations Effective technology skills Root cause analysis, incident investigation, and troubleshooting abilities Ability to research, evaluate, and interpret data Strong communication, organization, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills Highly skilled at resource management, delegation, and prioritizing deliverables Physical Demands While performing duties, may be required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands to operate equipment, computer, telephone, keyboard; may climb and lift up to 50 pounds. Requires vision acuity for close, distance, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment. Working Conditions and Travel Work in climate-controlled office environments and manufacturing settings with varying conditions, including cold areas, wet areas, and chemicals. PPE must be worn in the manufacturing environment. Office noise is usually moderate; manufacturing noise may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Occasional travel may be required. Disclaimer We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to fair and impartial treatment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of requirements, nor an employment contract, and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr