Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd shift

Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd Shift

Company: Confidential - food manufacturer
Location: Denison, IA
Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 + bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: 2nd shift

About the Company

Our client is a food manufacturer operating a production facility in Denison, Iowa.

The Role

The 2nd shift Maintenance Superintendent oversees and coordinates a team of Maintenance Supervisors to meet daily targets and exceed expectations, with accountability for efficiency, safety, compliance and team development on the shift.

What You Will Do

• Drive operational efficiency and profitability by monitoring daily and weekly yields, efficiencies and profitability and taking corrective action as needed.
• Manage staffing and maintenance schedules so customer needs are met and resources are optimized.
• Develop and implement safety and ergonomic programs, train employees on safe work practices, identify hazards and work toward an injury-free workplace.
• Uphold sanitation, product quality and customer service standards in compliance with USDA and company regulations, reinforced through regular line meetings.
• Train supervisors and employees on company policies and procedures and drive continuous improvement in team performance and plant efficiency.
• Provide strong, hands-on leadership on the production floor to keep teams motivated, aligned and focused on operational goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience acting as a lead: training, coaching or mentoring less experienced staff, or managing a process or project
• Food manufacturing experience (required); meat processing and kill/harvest floor experience strongly preferred
• Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration
• Experience with time-keeping systems, SAP and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, USDA guidelines and HACCP regulations
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice to Have

• Bilingual