Maintenance Lead

Job Summary

Directly responsible for the assignment, coordination and/or execution of the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Lead include overseeing the execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. Additional priorities of the Maintenance Lead include driving a positive environment and engaged workforce that supports production activities. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week on a shift, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance and demands advanced technical knowledge to oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical/mechanical systems.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Description                                                                                                                                       

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (blenders, scales, bottle rinsers/fillers/cappers/labelers, check weighers, case erectors, case sealers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, DC /AC motor & drives etc.).
• Maintain and develop job skills through internal and external training programs.
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from suppliers through Parts Clerk.
• Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance to safety and quality requirements.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs.
• Guide and support team on troubleshooting machine problems as needed.
• Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Able to self-train and operate production equipment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance and training to team members & operators.
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Confer with personnel, such as Management, Engineering, Maintenance Planner, Production Engineer, Quality control, Production Supervisors/Leads and external resources to coordinate work activities including projects.
• Oversee preparation of work instructions that provide direction to the Maintenance Team for corrective maintenance repairs, performance of preventive maintenance and the implementation of modifications.
• Conduct equipment inspections to identify and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Meet with vendors and suppliers to discuss products used in repair work.
• Implement and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with safety, quality, and professional standards within the food manufacturing facility.
• Participate in employee evaluations and assist employees to correct job skill opportunities.
• Monitor vacation schedule of Maintenance Team and communicate coverage needs to ensure plant has adequate support.
• Partner with Maintenance Planner and Production Engineer to coordinate weekend assignments and communicate to affected departments.
• Able to perform all maintenance planner duties.
• Ability to work various shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Decision Making/Problem Solving

• Process improvement implementation, work with maintenance team, operations and engineering to improve equipment reliability.
• Report/correct unsafe conditions in the building or with the equipment.
• Lead and implement safety improvement projects or own a safety system.
• Own the equipment in their areas and be a mentor to others.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and planning skills.

Education

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.