Electrician Lead SW Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

About The Position

The Electrician Lead ensures that equipment operates safely and efficiently. The role is primarily responsible for the safe, efficient maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of packaging and process machinery and systems, including site auxiliary equipment, with a strong focus on eliminating breakdowns. The Electrician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, provides a daily summary of work, and receives work assignments from the maintenance planner as needed. The position assists the Supervisor with distributing work in the electrical department and trains, evaluates, and mentors electrical employees. As an active maintenance-team member, the Electrician participates in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, coordination of work and best practices, and appropriate team meetings. The role also supports Simmons’ established operating systems and performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Working knowledge of governing Electrical Code and safety requirements, including NFPA 70E.
Ability to respond to daily production priorities calmly and with focus.
Ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.
Ability to work collaboratively and support teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5–7 years of progressive industrial maintenance electrical experience or skills.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and continuously improve packaging and process machinery and systems, including site auxiliary equipment, safely and efficiently.
Work to eliminate equipment breakdowns.
Report to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and provide a daily summary of work.
Complete work assigned by the maintenance planner as needed.
Assist the Supervisor with distributing work within the electrical department.
Train, evaluate, and mentor electrical employees.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to ensure best practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
Identify team-cohesion issues, bring them to the team leader’s attention, and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.