The Maintenance Lead is responsible for ensuring operational excellence of all wash processes, maximizing machine efficiency, and scheduling planned machine maintenance within service center. Partner with General or Maintenance Manager to offer guidance and oversight of local maintenance staff to ensure effective maintenance and operation of plant and wash equipment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance program at local facility.
• Coordination of maintenance scheduling to reduce downtime while maintaining safe work practices.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and provide technical support to facility maintenance personnel.
• Control, monitor and maintain inventory of parts and tools used by the department and the designated area.
• Support General Manager by providing equipment analysis and recommended course of action for efficient and cost-effective machine operation.
• Direct and support maintenance employees to install, maintain and repair equipment as well as following good housekeeping practices and hold them accountable for completion of these tasks.
• Manage and direct multiple projects simultaneously • Monitor machine downtime • Train and develop maintenance personnel • Audit and sustain CMMS/ submitted workorders and PM’s.

CHALLENGES

• Work schedule includes rotating shifts and weekends.
• Working safely and efficiently under difficult circumstances and deadlines to make necessary repairs and keep the lines running.
• Work environment is not climate controlled, and some areas are exposed to water from the machinery.
• Mechanical work includes climbing into machinery and being exposed to hot, steamy conditions.
• Daily work with chemicals and dust.
• Daily work includes altitude areas.

EXPERIENCE

• 6 years of experience in general maintenance machine operations, facility maintenance, and maintenance for high volume conveying systems, etc.
• 5 years of experience in PLC and advanced electrical operational maintenance/repair.
• Experience in/around: high volume conveying operations, water systems, large volume washers, motors, electrical, PLC controls.
• Previous experience with the following: welding, pipe installation/ repair, and heating/ boiler units.
• Previous experience with general facility maintenance functions including doors, office, forklifts, etc.

SKILLS

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle high volume operational requirements.
• Production/warehouse environment.
• Excellent on time decision making skills.