Industrial Automation Maintenance Team Lead

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance on plant and building equipment in a safe manner, ensuring equipment and machines are in good working condition while following GMP policy.
• Assist training team members in the proper methods and techniques of troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and operation of all building and production equipment.
• Ensures maintenance team compliance with safety training, administers evaluations, enforces company policies and manages work schedules.
• Absorb responsibility for managing the implementation and operation of an inventory and PM schedule.
• Supervise multiple shift operation of maintenance technicians.
• Work closely with production Plant Leadership and other department heads to streamline production.
• Identify and make recommendations of new equipment, perform various installations and re-layout of production lines as needed.
• Identify areas of opportunity and implement safe, cost-effective solutions.
• Establish priorities for maintenance department, skills assessment and training opportunities.
• Continuous improvements with operations and work with production inefficiencies and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Leads the Maintenance team to meet or exceed regulatory or customer expectations in regards to food safety or quality.
• Backup to Maintenance Shift Leader to meet or exceed regulator or customer expectations in regards to food safety or quality.
• Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team.
• As need dictates, both assigned shift and work location may be changed by management.
• Utilize CMMS system to receive, generate and complete daily assigned Preventive & Corrective Work Orders.

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of food manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years in leadership role preferred.
• Must possess the ability to supervise skilled workers and wide experience in plant operations.
• Must have excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting ability, technical knowledge of production and building equipment, mechanical and electrical equipment, computer operations, and ability to motivate maintenance personnel under pressure.
• Knowledge of industrial tools and test equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food industry is highly preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures is an asset.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance program is an asset.
• Complete all other duties as instructed and assigned by Leader.
• Knowledge of using any CMMS is preferred.
• Knowledge of working with robotics is an asset.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including weekends, overtime, and extended hours, and be willing to adjust between shifts as needed to meet department requirements.

What FGF Offers

• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401k matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.