Maintenance Manager- Kansas

OBJECTIVE:
Perform maintenance, identify technical issues and recommend constructive solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Assist in monitoring inventory on site
• Enforce and follow all PRM protocols
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Help coordinate work from outside vendors or contractors as needed
• Complete required paperwork for maintenance activities
• Perform and document routine activities
• Provide clear and effective instructions to technicians
• Train and develop employees

Supervisory Duties:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities within the Repairs & Maintenance department in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
B.S. degree with an agricultural or construction management focus preferred or adequate experience in the maintenance field in lieu of degree

Experience:
Position requires minimum one year mechanical-related experience. Individual must have a strong desire to learn equipment operations and perform repairs and maintenance. Position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operational leaders. Individual must be profit driven, customer oriented and have the ability to apply independent thinking and judgment to address conflict resolution.

Work Environment:
Agricultural swine environment in rural area
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
May be subject to adverse weather

Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths

Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to get to work and meetings.
Occasional overnight travel