Team Leader - Maintenance

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Captures and communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment, planning and implementing corrective action. Notifies department of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and quality problems or supplies needed.
• Schedules preventive maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment ensuring no disruption to the production schedule.
• Analyzes and records cause of production delays on daily production report. Maintains and reports other required operational information to management.
• Ensures that plant facilities and grounds are maintained in accordance with relevant regulations, company and regulatory standards and fiscal consideration.
• Assists in preparing major equipment bids, recommending purchase when replacement or new equipment is required. Represents the company’s position and interest in dealing with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• May have responsibility for plant safety including and coordinating annual fire safety inspections with local fire departments; arranging and coordinating internal safety inspections; and implementing solutions to identified safety deficiencies.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety.
• Assists in annual budget preparation as it relates to safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• May direct the machine parts storeroom operation in smaller facilities.
• Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies and systems and engineering concepts.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation’s business objectives.
• Works directly with Process Improvement Teams and assists in preparation and execution of team charters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• HS degree or GED and HVAC licensing; BA/BS degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated manufacturing process controls and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of preventative maintenance techniques/scheduling and safety management
• Working knowledge of FA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software