Harvest Maintenance Lead

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef•Arkansas City, KS

About The Position

Maintenance Lead will direct the daily activities of and work directly with Maintenance Technicians within an assigned area. They will be responsible for being an example to other Team Members using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions. They are additionally responsible for maintaining plant equipment to supply maximum available uptime for production while ensuring the safest work environment possible.

Requirements

1 year of industrial maintenance experience
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to present concepts, concerns, and questions in a thoughtful, positive, and professional manner
Ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and respect
Able to work productively and independently
Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form
Ability to coach and develop others into becoming a better employee
Leadership skills such as conflict resolution, encouraging others and inspiring excellence
Ability to take direction humbly and collaborate in order to define and pursue team goals
A positive outlook and attitude in taking initiative and problem solving, unprompted
Have completed at least 90 days in current position.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to all HACCP, food safety, and GMP guidelines and policies
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Understand and enforce all Creekstone Farms safety requirements.
Successfully complete and maintain required safety training
Monitor and participate in operations in assigned areas
During the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead fills in for the Supervisor
Give guidance, support and professional development to technicians
Assist in scheduling of work according to priorities and direction from the Superintendent and Supervisor
Ensure that all techs properly use the warehouse processes
Work with Maintenance Supervisor, to develop needed training for all techs
Assist in managing daily shift downtime reconciliation/action items
Ensure every position in area of responsibility is properly staffed at the start of each shift
Manage team members break times to ensure rotations are followed and time is not exceeded
Follow the plant’s continuous improvement process and plan
All other duties as assigned