General Purpose:
Responsible for scheduling work and directing a crew of Maintenance Technicians; train and provide work direction and guidance while performing work in one or more skilled trades. This position will be considered a working lead role.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assign work orders and provide direction to a crew of Maintenance Technicians.
- Provide training, work direction and guidance as needed to ensure all work performed meets department and plant expectations.
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies.
- Ensure all assigned Preventative and Predictive Maintenance tasks are completed as scheduled. Continually analyze the effectiveness of these processes and implement improvements as needed.
- Report to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding work completed. Refer unusual technical or personnel issues to the Production or Maintenance Supervisor as appropriate.
- Provide input to performance reviews; monitor work of assigned crew members and ensure that expectations are being met.
- Perform a variety of journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and production equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned Maintenance Technicians to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to maintaining consistent optimal throughput of the plant without compromising quality.
- Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders as required.
- Assure compliance with appropriate safety and food safety practices / procedures.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
- Supports overall plant and DFA strategic initiatives as they are defined.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- BS Degree in related engineering field preferred
- 3 to 5 years technical engineering experience and management, in a plant manufacturing environment
- A working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process production engineering
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Scheduling, prioritizing and assigning work.
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
- SAP
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/VeteranRequired
Preferred
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