Seaboard Foods

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Reliability Engineer opportunity at our Guymon pork processing facility. In this impactful role, you will play a vital part within the Maintenance Department, focusing on reliability and performance optimization across our operation. This role supports data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and maintenance best practices, ensuring sustained equipment effectiveness and plant efficiency through Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S methodologies.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work,” representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs specific to maintenance reliability and performance across the facility.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from maintenance operations to drive informed decision-making and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and optimize maintenance processes.
• Champion 5S practices to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe working environment across all maintenance areas.
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of existing preventive maintenance programs; develop and refine PM strategies to reduce downtime.
• Develop and enforce Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices across all operational areas (Production, Value Added, Harvest, Rendering, and Shipping).
• Support strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Maintenance, translating data insights into operational improvements.
• Provide training and mentorship on reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement methodologies to maintenance personnel.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:

• Instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes work processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, focusing on continuous improvement for the operation.
• Manages complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or continuous improvement within manufacturing or food processing.
• Proficiency in data analytics (Microsoft Excel, Minitab, etc.).
• Lean Six Sigma experience (certification preferred).
• Knowledge of TPM and 5S principles.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in pork processing or food production industry.
• Advanced certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM.
• Familiarity with CMMS and ERP systems.

SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in both office and industrial environments. Employee must:
• Be able to move throughout the facility.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Be comfortable with varying noise levels, heavy machinery, temperature changes, and moving parts.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow safety protocols at all times.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/working-at-seaboard-foods/benefits/ 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, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.