Team Leader - Maintenance (Holton)

Position Overview

• Lead and 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 2nd Shift 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 2nd Shift Maintenance 

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

• 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

Experience

• 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  

Skills

• 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)

Other Requirements

Benefits and Compensation

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