Area Maintenance Lead-3

Mars•Lewisburg, OH

About The Position

The Area Maintenance Lead 3 leads maintenance and reliability activities within an assigned production area. The role ensures effective execution of maintenance strategies, planned shutdowns, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and minimize production losses. As a member of the Area Triad, the lead partners with Operations and Focused Improvement teams to identify and eliminate equipment-failure root causes, improve asset reliability, and build technical capability across the area. The position serves as both the maintenance planner and reliability leader for the assigned area. The role oversees maintenance planning and execution, preventive and predictive maintenance, shutdowns, equipment rebuilds, contractor resources, asset criticality and spare-parts strategies, equipment modifications, maintenance resources, and area budgets. It also leads root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives, develops technicians and operating teams, and supports performance reporting and daily action planning. Approximately 70% of the time is spent on the production floor supporting problem-solving, coaching, planning, and execution. The position requires compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
4–6 years of maintenance, reliability, or technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting knowledge.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance management systems.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, eMaint, Fiix, or similar.
Proven problem-solving skills utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance.
Knowledge of root cause analysis, maintenance planning and scheduling, continuous improvement methodologies, data analysis, and problem solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems.
Coaching, communication, and team leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC logic and troubleshooting.
Experience with high-speed packaging equipment.
Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience with electrical systems up to 480V.
CMRP, CMRT, MRM, CMP, or other maintenance and reliability certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead all maintenance activities and resources within an assigned production area.
Execute planned maintenance shutdowns safely and effectively while minimizing downtime.
Own area maintenance performance and drive reduction of planned and unplanned maintenance losses.
Provide technical leadership and support for maintenance execution and troubleshooting.
Provide after-hours technical support when required.
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
Own Breakdown Elimination and Defect Management Daily Management Systems (DMS).
Lead PMO and PM Blitz workshops within the assigned area.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational performance.
Partner with operators and technicians to identify opportunities and prioritize reliability improvements.
Coordinate with area leadership to develop and execute Continuous Improvement strategies.
Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Coordinate maintenance shutdowns, runtime maintenance activities, and equipment rebuilds.
Manage contractor resources supporting maintenance activities in the area.
Partner with planners and maintenance coordinators to prioritize and schedule work.
Ensure quality completion of work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and reliability actions.
Support the development and execution of 30/60/90-day reliability improvement plans.
Maintain equipment criticality assessments and spare parts strategies.
Lead equipment modification projects, including design review, vendor management, quotation development, and execution.
Manage maintenance resources and area maintenance budgets to ensure efficient utilization.
Develop area skills matrices and technician qualification requirements.
Coach and develop maintenance technicians, operators, and equipment owners.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to shift-based maintenance teams.
Build technical capability across operating teams to improve equipment ownership and performance.
Follow FMOS escalation processes and drive actions through completion.
Provide maintenance performance reporting through Value Stream Connection Points.
Support daily action planning and reporting activities.
Ensure compliance with all Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards and procedures.
Spend approximately 70% of time on the production floor supporting problem-solving, coaching, planning, and execution activities.