What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant 1 Maintenance Central Lead, M-F, 2nd Shift position at EnerSys?
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
The Maintenance Lead oversees the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability, production efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role drives preventive and total productive maintenance (PM/TPM), fosters continuous improvement, and maintains 5S across the facility while modeling leadership and accountability.
- Guide and support Maintenance Technicians in daily operations, ensuring adherence to standards. Participate in training and skill development.
- Enforce all regulations. Promote a culture of safety awareness and proactive hazard prevention.
- Maintain clear communication between maintenance, production, and management. Encourage collaboration, feedback, and transparency.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical guidance.
- Lead root-cause analysis and implement cost-effective improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Manage maintenance schedules and TPM programs to maximize uptime and resource utilization.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, take ownership of results, and ensure alignment.
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Regular bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing, and use of hand tools.
- Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition.
- Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in a maintenance environment.
- Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk PanelView, and Fanuc robotics required.
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience with skills in:
- Electrical troubleshooting (voltmeter, meg-ohmmeter)
- Welding (stick, TIG, MIG) and mechanical repair
- Reading schematics and working with PLC I/O and pneumatics
- Experience in a fast-paced, process-driven manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong communication, basic math, and documentation skills.
- Forklift certification and PPE compliance required (respirator, safety shoes, eyewear, hearing protection).
- This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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