Lead, Maintenance

About the role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business committed to sustainability, with innovation in its DNA, a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions, and focused on being a best-in-class employer. The Maintenance Lead will facilitate and lead maintenance activities, including installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and dismantling all types of complex manufacturing and support equipment. This role will also coach, mentor, audit, and facilitate Maintenance Technicians and other team members to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift of Maintenance Technicians, coordinating and prioritizing the workload of the team.
• Liaise and collaborate with production supervisors, leads, Planning, Quality, and Production teams as necessary.
• Champion, coordinate, and execute process improvement initiatives and projects for the Maintenance team.
• Coach, train, and advise technicians, operators, or other personnel in maintenance best practices.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager in achieving departmental KPIs.
• Lead and coordinate emergency repair situations, minimizing downtime, including liaising with external contractors and internal teams, especially during out-of-hours periods.
• Review documentation for maintenance activity using the maintenance database, communicate maintenance issues to appropriate employees, and utilize the maintenance inventory system.
• Review and monitor team members' CMMS reporting for completeness and accuracy, including inventory tasks.
• Execute activities regarding inventory accuracy of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods for the site.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in various bin locations for Barry-Callebaut.
• Provide inventory reports on accuracy.
• Coordinate inventory activities with warehouse, purchasing, production, and quality departments.
• Gain competency in storeroom management to support this function during periods of absence.
• Complete shift reports at the end of each shift and conduct handover with incoming Lead.
• Ensure all tasks and activities carried out by the team follow Barry Callebaut safety, food safety, and engineering guidelines and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems on equipment.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting capabilities on control systems, pumps, motors, HMIs, and PLCs on complex process and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, especially in cases requiring advanced technical expertise.
• Ensure safety compliance personally and with equipment.
• Ensure food safety and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Assist in day-to-day support of operators for adjustments, setups, and changeovers.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions, staff meetings, and events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and an accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent certification in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance-related field; food industry experience preferred.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and understanding of Microsoft Office and Google systems; Maximo knowledge preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work overtime and during holiday shutdowns when necessary.
• Additional technical training in lubrication, mechanical, and electrical skills preferred.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, line diagrams, and schematics.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze situations and make frequent technical decisions based on specifications.
• Strong organization, math, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off.
• Workplace flexibility.
• An inclusive environment where diversity is embraced (#OneBC).
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of a mission focused on sustainability through Forever Chocolate, with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all products.