Assistant Maintenance Superintendent

Assistant Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd Shift

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky.

We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement / 401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture.

Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette / West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University.

Position Summary

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is seeking an Assistant Superintendent at our Delphi facility to lead our 2nd shift maintenance team. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent this position is responsible for supervising 1st Line Managers and Line Leaders in a meat processing environment and ensuring established daily production and quality targets are achieved. The Assistant Superintendent will utilize their skill, experience, and decision-making ability to ensure product through the department meets company, customer, and government specifications.

This position will take responsibility for ensuring training effectiveness within the department to support targets while maintaining compliance with good manufacturing processes (GMP's) and workplace safety expectations.

Core Responsibilities :

• Safety Leadership : Drive a culture of process safety excellence with a strong emphasis on incident and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and assign tasks to team members.
• Monitor the progress and efficiency of maintenance tasks and provide guidance as needed.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and SOP's to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs, installations, and maintenance projects.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Assist in managing the inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment and order as needed.
• Ensure that all maintenance equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment maintenance logs, and safety inspections.
• Prepare and submit reports on maintenance activities, costs, and performance metrics.
• Participate in meetings and provide input on maintenance-related issues.
• Maintain team member compliance of company policies, safety and quality standards, and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods.

Requirements

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

Other Duties

Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Screening / Checks :

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

EOE, including Disability / Veteran

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