Team Leader - Maintenance

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We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

Leadand assist with Implementing Johnsonville's Reliability Excellence Program

Initiate preventative maintenance strategies, Coordinate maintenance Repairs and Troubleshoot all plant and some utility equipment

Assist in developing a World Class Maintenance Department

Ensure effective communication between all maintenance shifts relative to scheduling, work projects, and other necessary information

Facilitate the successful resolution of recurrent problems through team participation

Coordinate all 2ndShift Maintenance activities and ensure completion or all required work

Along with Maintenance Coordinator, participate in resolving team member issues

Lead the training and development of all 2ndShift Maintenance

Lead and maintain continuous improvement efforts as they relate to equipment and process

Lead and coach a team of highly skilled maintenance technicians

Ensure planned work schedules, preventative maintenance schedules and responsibilities are completed using SAP, Vizyia

Engage in Root Causes Analysis and implement proactive solutions

Develop relationships with internal customers

Set work priorities and provide direction, as needed, to Members

Identify technical skill gaps and develop Members to meet those needs

Create an atmosphere of innovation and problem-solving within the Maintenance Team

Build team chemistry and participation

Drive the improvement of equipment and team members

Work to create an environment that makes Johnsonville the Best Place to Work

Be an agent of change to increase performance and results

Work with members to develop and maintain their career goals

Track and analyze team performance metrics to drive improvement

Deliver accurate and on time coaching and timekeeping practices

Research parts needed for work/repairs and properly utilize Parts Inventory and Work Order systems.

Act as a point of contact for the facility maintenance during your assigned shift operations

All other duties as assigned

Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance Technology or other technical discipline (Experience and knowledge will be considered for internal candidates)

Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline a plus

At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry experience a plus)

Technical team leadership experience is preferred

Certificates or training in Maintenance Management and Reliability preferred

Demonstrated electrical and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills

Leadership experience is required

Commitment to personal growth and a proven ability to coach and mentor others to higher levels of responsibility and skills

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Strong decision making and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks at a time

Highly motivated self-starter with the drive to achieve results

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP (or equivalent CMMS software), and Viziya (or equivalent maintenance scheduling software)

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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