Processing Maintenance Lead

About the role

The Maintenance Lead at Link Snacks is responsible for overseeing and directing the maintenance team to ensure the plant operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role involves operating and servicing processing machines, supervising team members, and adhering to good manufacturing practices and HACCP training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service all processing machines.
• Serve all conveyors on the processing side.
• Complete daily preventative maintenance.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s and SSOP’s.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.
• Manage start-up to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product; document on paperwork, code date, correct label, upper/lower film, etc.
• Achieve specified goals for daily production schedule.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• Maintain accurate records of products produced and materials used.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Worked in General Maintenance
• Worked in a Fabrication Shop
• Plumbing knowledge
• Electrician knowledge
• Worked as a Welder
• Worked as a Supervisor
• Heating and Air Conditioning knowledge
• Worked with Trained Operator until Lead Approval

Qualifications

• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to perform general maintenance.
• Good problem solving abilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Follow Company Policy.
• Supervise, Train, and Direct Team Members.
• Operate a Computer.
• Safety Monitor Unsafe Behavior
• Follow all OSHA Guidelines.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to wear Earplug, Hairnet, Beard-net, Protective eyewear, Slip resistant footwear.
• Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character.
• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Collaborate with remote team members and work as part of a team.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’S and SSOP’s.
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies.
• Maintain proper staffing and interview/hire new team members.
• Implement and monitor training for new hires and current team members.
• Maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor attendance, and follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.
• Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.
• Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period.
• Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Participation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$23.00 - $30.00

Schedule

4th shift: Thursday - Sunday from 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM

Additional Information

Shift Differential: 4th shift $2.50

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Link Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.