Maintenance Lead -1st shift (weekends) - beverage manufact

About the Role

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly Old Orchard Brands) is a US leader in beverage manufacturing, dedicated to team members, customers, and consumer satisfaction. Since 1942, we’ve produced delicious products while staying true to our small-town roots and rural values. We’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse workforce and seek passionate, reliable individuals to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment individually and coach mechanics during downtime to resolve mechanical issues.
• Collaborate with the operations department to foster teamwork and combine expertise for company success.
• Define project priorities and provide direction to the maintenance staff.
• Monitor team performance and audit activities to ensure quality work and goal achievement.
• Provide leadership, set expectations, and give routine feedback aligned with business objectives.
• Support the PDCA process, including problem statement, root cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation.
• Work with improvement teams to identify and implement reliability enhancements through procedure and equipment upgrades.
• Develop, post, and communicate procedures/processes supporting maintenance strategies.
• Utilize preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to minimize equipment breakdowns.
• Provide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting leadership, including working with 110V to 480V circuits.
• Maintain and improve the plant’s preventive maintenance (PM) program, reviewing completion rates and quality.
• Assist in selecting new hires and support technical training for the maintenance staff.
• Understand line control, bottle flow, and can flow to balance production pace.
• Analyze data to set productivity targets and communicate measures.
• Demonstrate ability to repair all plant machinery and troubleshoot common electrical failures.
• Fabricate steps, supports, brackets, and structures as needed.
• Train new employees and provide guidance in assigned work areas.
• Lead by example, provide positive recognition, and offer feedback on performance.
• Lead and support the Maintenance Mechanic Team, ensuring a safe and legal work environment.
• Establish and communicate food safety and quality objectives, empowering employees to resolve issues.
• Ensure staffing and resources meet food safety and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; College degree strongly preferred.
• Experience using a PC and business information systems/software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in report writing.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work in a typical office setting, drive a motor vehicle, and occasionally work in the field.
• Frequent: sitting, neck flexion, fine finger dexterity, keyboard/mouse use, walking, standing, bending, pushing/pulling, twisting, moderate wrist torque.
• Occasional: squatting, kneeling, reaching, moderate grasp, lifting up to 50 lbs., transporting objects.
• Vision and hearing within normal range with or without correction.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions. This description is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, and other duties may be assigned.