Reference #: 3565651 Job Summary: Leads a team of plant maintenance staff according to the Supervisor/Manager's direction, in order to ensure safe, timely and efficient operation of all plant machinery and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Leads a team in the processes and activities for maintaining all plant machinery to ensure safe, continual and efficient operation. Ensures that periodic and preventive maintenance are accomplished according to the Maintenance Supervisor's/Manager's direction. Communicates to production staff equipment break downs and estimated time needed to complete repairs. Ensures team members comply with all safety and good Manufacturing practices. Conveys all worker grievances to Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Expected to perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plant maintenance staff in a lead role.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two-year college or university program degree in relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, chemical or food processing), Industrial Management or other technical discipline, or 2+ years experience working as a team lead in a manufacturing environment focused on process improvement. Critical thinking skills, problem solving, strategy development, and implementation experience required. Experience implementing predictive/preventive maintenance programs. Above average verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and maintain a positive working environment. Strong computer application skills in a network environment. Strong mechanical and electrical skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in and around heavy industrial equipment with multiple moving parts and extreme temperatures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Hot and wet environment. Strong odors. Must be willing to work all shifts including over-time and weekends as needed.

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