Lead Maintenance Tech

E.A. Sween•Eden Prairie, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1955, E.A. Sween has been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high-quality food people enjoy. They are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization committed to strategic growth. E.A. Sween prides itself on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. The company is seeking an individual who is an amazing problem-solver, adaptable, and team-minded. This role plays a crucial part in assisting and teaching other mechanics how to troubleshoot production equipment issues. The hourly pay for this position is $37-$42/hr, with final pay determined by experience, skills, internal equity, and available budget. The shift is 1st, from 5:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday, with some overtime required. Flexibility to cover off-shifts may also arise.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic skillset.
Ability to train and work well with a diverse range of people at varying skill levels.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with CMMS.
Must be willing to be in production areas of approximately 40 degrees occasionally.
Must be highly motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work well with various levels of employees and diverse cultures.

Nice To Haves

Food industry experience.
Knowledge of food manufacturing, food safety, FDA/USDA, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity.
Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisor.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Coordinate day-to-day administration of maintenance tasks, work orders, scheduling, and parts using CMMS (Asset Essentials).
Work with Maintenance Planner to understand prioritized list of work orders scheduled, update PM’s, and make other improvements as needed.
Work with Parts Coordinator to order and receive parts and make improvements as needed.
Work with Supervisors and maintenance team to rotate people through the shop to effectively and efficiently complete work orders.
Actively manage the Work Order Process.
Monitor, interpret, and make decisions based on information delivered through Red Zone Operations Management system (Red Zone Champion).
Check email at least once per day (early in the shift is preferred).
Work closely with production and update on status of repairs, downtime, etc.
Fully leverage the CMMS to complete work orders, check out all parts, create work orders, etc.
Ensure maintenance team is fully leveraging the CMMS.
Leverage CMMS application.
Provide training as needed.
Provide training and coaching for maintenance team to improve overall technical skills to effectively maintain equipment at base condition.
Be a resource for the Maintenance team to come to for training or to help identify a resource to help them improve a skill.
Support the Pay for Skills process by providing honest feedback and assessment on individuals who are trying to progress to the next level.
Long term may be asked to help create a training plan for each individual.
Confers with other supervisors/managers to coordinate required maintenance activities.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) for the various areas of the plant including bringing in equipment, tools, etc.
Demonstrate safe work habits by following all safety and general plant rules.
Successfully complete the mandatory EA Sween quarterly safety training.