Maintenance Team Lead

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will lead the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department on 2nd shift at our Marshall, Missouri facility. You'll be the go-to person for keeping our production lines running smoothly, ensuring equipment reliability, and creating a safe and efficient work environment. From scheduling preventive maintenance to coaching your team and collaborating across departments, you'll play a key role in driving uptime, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and schedule maintenance activities to meet production demands while optimizing labor and minimizing overtime.
• Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including oil analysis, vibration monitoring, and thermography.
• Monitor equipment performance and production line efficiency, identifying trends and prioritizing repairs and improvements.
• Foster a culture of safety and teamwork, ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and our internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with United States Department of Agriculture officials and ensure all maintenance activities align with regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, control parts and labor costs, and oversee purchasing of supplies and repair parts.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians.
• Support capital projects and engineering initiatives with maintenance expertise.
• Promote continuous improvement in equipment reliability and team performance.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development required; a bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• At least 1 year of direct supervisory experience leading maintenance teams or technicians.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfortable writing clear and concise reports, maintenance procedures, and job descriptions.
• Comfortable performing basic calculations and apply concepts of algebra and geometry in practical settings.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• CAD or drafting experience is a plus

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health:
  Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth:
  Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth:
  Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance:
  Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.