Team Leader Maintenance - Night Shift

• Plan and schedule work force efficiently for utilization of employees
• Monitor downtime occurrences to maintain consistent operations
• Monitor the efficiencies of the production lines, paying special attention for maintenance and mechanical trends
• Train, motivate and direct employees to adhere to safe work methods and standard procedures to ensure efficient utilization of employees
• Promote teamwork to achieve Company's goals and objectives
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with USDA officials
• Control labor costs
• Purchase of supplies and repair parts with regard to quality
• Control departmental overtime
• Monitor the machinery and equipment to ensure safety of the employees
• Enforce the plant's safety program
• Compliance to all OSHA safety regulations and standards
• Maintaining equipment for efficient operation within maintenance budget
• operating within the constraint of the union contract and USDA regulations
• Seeks continuous improvement in the Maintenance Department employees and the efficiencies of the production lines
• Assumes full ownership of predictive and preventive maintenance activities including oil analysis, vibration analysis, engine-compressor analysis, and infrared thermography
• Continuously evaluates PM/PDM activities and frequencies to ensure optimum use of manpower and resources in maximizing equipment reliability
• Involves all associates in a team concept, keeping personnel safety, food safety and uptime as the top priorities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical engineering or other technical degree program preferred
• Greater than 10 years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment in lieu of degree
• 3-5 years of previous maintenance experience preferred
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blue prints, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledge and experience with Preventative Maintenance programs
• Knowledge of Electronic and Electrical principals
• Experienced at writing: employee appraisals/evaluations, Maintenance procedures and Job Descriptions
• Must be computer literate

CAD/Drafting experience desirable

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services