Lead Maintenance Tech

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.

At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

An individual that is an amazing problem-solver and can easily adapt and handle changes to the planned daily activities. The Lead is team-minded and plays a crucial role in assisting and teaching other mechanics how to trouble-shoot issues with production equipment.

The Hourly pay for this position is $37-$42/hr, consistent with our internal compensation framework. Final pay will be determined by your experience, skills, internal equity, and available budget.

Shift: 1st 5:30am-4pm Mon-Thurs, some OT will be required. Some flexibility to cover on off shifts may come up.

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity.
• Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Coordinate day to day administration of maintenance tasks, work orders, scheduling and parts using CMMS (Asset Essentials).
• Work with Maintenance Planner to understand prioritized list of work orders scheduled, update PM’s and make other improvements as needed.
• Work with Parts Coordinator to order and receive parts and make improvements as needed.
• Work with Supervisors and maintenance team to rotate people through the shop to effectively and efficiently complete work orders.
• Actively manage the Work Order Process.

• Monitor, interpret, and make decisions based on information delivered through Red Zone Operations Management system (Red Zone Champion).
• Check email at least once per day (early in the shift is preferred).
• Work closely with production and update on status of repairs, downtime, etc.

• Fully leverage the CMMS to complete work orders, check out all parts, create work orders, etc.
• Ensure maintenance team is fully leveraging the CMMS.
• Leverage CMMS application.
• Provide training as needed.

• Provide training and coaching for maintenance team to improve overall technical skills to effectively maintain equipment at base condition.
• Be a resource for the Maintenance team to come to for training or to help identify a resource to help them improve a skill.
• Support the Pay for Skills process by providing honest feedback and assessment on individuals who are trying to progress to the next level.
• Long term may be asked to help create a training plan for each individual.
• Confers with other supervisors/managers to coordinate required maintenance activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) for the various areas of the plant including bringing in equipment, tools, etc.
• Demonstrate safe work habits by following all safety and general plant rules.
• Successfully complete the mandatory EA Sween quarterly safety training.

• Safety glasses