Maintenance Team Lead

Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor supports maintenance methodologies to increase people technical skills, work towards loss elimination, tool capability in terms of improving factory efficiency and reliability, increase asset utilization, reduce costs and promote adherence to Quality, Food Safety, Plant Safety & Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance of equipment per manufacturers' and internal specifications by ensuring the completion of PM's, initiating work orders, and integrating into the maintenance team during rebuilds and supplementary repairs.
• Provide guidance to troubleshoot PLC and automated equipment
• Use computer maintenance management system to assign work orders, run reports and ensure resources are allocated effectively
• Manage the preventive maintenance program for the shifts ensuring assignments are properly completed, audited and continuous improvement processes are implemented
• Assign Technicians to jobs in order to efficiently meet maintenance demands and minimize downtime
• Work with Maintenance staff on various repairs as needed
• Provide leadership (supervision, guidance, coaching, training and technical support) to maintenance team members. conduct performance reviews, reinforce performance expectations, and issue progressive disciplinary actions as needed
• Participation in pre-shift meetings, team assignments and audits
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process and onboard new employees
• All other duties and projects as assigned
• Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• 5 – 7 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent level of education and experience
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to create an engaged, motivated and high performing team
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Competency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems. Able to proficiently use Microsoft systems to communicate data in a clear and effective manner