Rendering Supervisor; shift - Guymon, OK

Overview

Rendering Supervisor (A shift)

Rendering Operations Supervisor opportunity in our Guymon, Oklahoma processing facility. This position provides day-to-day direction and oversight for rendering operations on a designated shift and is responsible for safety, performance, productivity, and efficiency to meet the needs of operations in a facility producing over 600,000 pounds of rendered products and by-products.

Location:

Guymon, Oklahoma, United States

Application:
Apply (via the career site or provided channels)

Seaboard Foods creates the most sought-after pork and is a top U.S. pork producer/processor and exporter to 30+ countries. With more than 5,400 employees across five states, we produce Prairie Fresh pork while prioritizing animal well-being, environmental stewardship, and community impact. We are a Fortune 500 employer and have been recognized for our workplace culture.

• Apply a systematic approach, including lean manufacturing principles, to monitor equipment, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment per schedule.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in the production process.
• Supervise a team that interprets work orders and specifications to determine if machines require replacement, repair, or general maintenance.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve operational constraints to minimize bottlenecks and prevent downtime.
• Analyze daily data for department processes and equipment to ensure consistent operations.
• Ensure the operations team performs tasks according to established standard operating procedures and checklists.
• Prepare the department daily for maximum efficiencies.
• Understand and apply key performance indicators and their impact on operations.
• Monitor work schedules to maintain established manning levels and accurately record staffing and time worked.
• Supervise all employees, monitor performance, direct work, ensure accurate timekeeping, and ensure training and safety compliance.
• Adhere to all company policies and SOPs regarding product quality, food safety, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate with operations and support departments to integrate mechanical engineering activities into the production process.

Instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• High School or GED.
• At minimum two years rendering or maintenance experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with team members at all levels and with regulatory agencies.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in an engineering or related field and/or two or more years of supervisory experience in protein, rendering or similar processing facility preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

• Shift is required by the needs of the business.

The physical and work demands represent those needed to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular movement around the facility; must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities including near and color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Primarily an office environment with some field work.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Noise level varies by environment.
• Hours and days are set by departmental needs; after-hours, weekends, and overnight travel may be required.

• Medical, vision and dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of benefits, please visit our career site:

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.