Construction Crew Leader

Title: BMP Crew Leader 

Department: BMP Maintenance Group 

Reports To: Operations Manager 

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At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed the world. We promote teamwork and recognize the individual contributions everyone plays in the overall success of the company. 

JOB SUMMARY:  In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. The purpose of this position is to continuously improve the quality of the Fostoria area facilities by regularly maintaining and improving the building structure, support systems, and grounds. The goal is to assist the Fostoria area facilities in becoming some of the safest, cleanest, most efficient facilities in their industries. This position requires general knowledge and experience in all aspects of building construction, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.  

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Monday through Friday 7AM – 3:30PM. Will vary, depending on workload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following - Other duties may be assigned: 

• Follows all safety rules and procedures during daily work and assures the safety of others.
• Follows all applicable OSHA, NFPA, EPA and all other company, local, and federal regulations. (Uses the Mennel Corporate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Program for guidance)
• Executes and completes work assigned by the crew leader to the best of his or her ability.
• Paints and maintains facility floors, walls, ceilings, equipment, and plumbing systems.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing systems, supply and waste, including fixtures.

• Repairs and maintains lockable hardware such as doors and windows.
• Assists in the construction, alteration, preparation, and repair to structures made of wood, plaster, steel, concrete or brick.
• Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of facility roofing systems to prevent potential failures and to improve reliability.
• Maintains facility grounds by performing lawn mowing, landscaping and snow removal.
• Repairs and maintains various pieces of equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and recommendations, as well as any applicable operation manuals.
• Repair engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Replaces defective parts through the use of effective trouble shooting.
• Start and test all equipment after maintenance is performed to check for proper performance.
• Interacts with customers, supervisors, and engineering staff to improve methods and systems.  
• Continuously upgrades skills and knowledge to remain current with the latest technology. 
• Applies new skills and technology to increase safety and sanitation of the facilities maintained.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

This position will delegate and supervise the technician team.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required;

• A minimum of 5 years of building trades experience is preferred  
• Must exhibit a high aptitude of troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Must have good communication skills in order to effectively work within the BMP crew.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to gain a comprehensive and working knowledge of a customer’s operation and utilities, within a short period of time.
• Must be able to work with computers and various software for use in work order entries. 
• Must be able to operate Scissor Lifts, One Man lifts, grounds maintenance equipment, and light to medium duty trucks.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license subject to three-year MVR review.
• Must be familiar with chain hoists, overhead cranes, and how to operate them.
• Requires ability to execute work as assigned and to follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
• Must be willing to learn and be trained on new skills, tasks, and equipment.
• Must be adaptable and versatile.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write reports, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have ability to read and comprehend operation and maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical drawings. 

REASONING ABILITY