Maintenance Team Lead 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Live and lead the Johnsonville Way.
• Commit to the development of all Maintenance members God given talents.
• Lead and assist with preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, maintenance repairs and troubleshooting of all plant equipment and some utility equipment.
• Assist in developing a world class maintenance department.
• Ensure communication between all departments and all maintenance shifts as it relates to scheduling, work projects, and other necessary information.
• Facilitate the successful resolution of recurrent problems through team participation.
• Coordinate all 2nd shift maintenance activities and ensuring completion of all required work.
• Facilitate the resolution of member issues.

• At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred (Journeyman’s level preferred, or at minimum enrolled in Journeyman’s program).
• Demonstrated experience and ability to coach and mentor others to higher levels of responsibility and skills.
• Demonstrated success in problem‑solving technical and mechanical problems in an industrial environment.
• Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and steam generation (boilers) are a plus.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical systems (PLC knowledge, a plus).
• Some refrigeration background (ammonia), a plus.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate in Outlook, Word;
  Excel; SAP knowledge, a plus.

• Ability to operate and maintain all plant equipment.
• Participate in and lead project work as needed.
• Ensure planned work schedules, preventative maintenance schedules, and responsibilities are completed.
• Improve communication between Maintenance, Operations, and Sanitation members at all campus facilities.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers.
• Set work priorities and provide direction to members.
• Identify technical skills needed and develop members to meet those needs.
• Create an atmosphere of innovation and problem‑solving within the team.
• Build team chemistry and participation.
• Control budget spending.
• Drive the reliability of all equipment.
• Work with members 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 PDCs.
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

• Ability to pass pre‑employment, post‑offer drug screen, physical, and background check.

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and a 401(k) with company match. Members also have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time, as well as access to a 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.