LEAD Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)

Chelten House Products • Bridgeport, NJ

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About The Position

Maintenance Lead (2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:00 pm -11:00 pm) Who We Are: Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned, food industry manufacturer with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends. What We Have: Competitive pay Benefits such as medical, vision and dental 1st of the month after hire date Paid time off and paid holidays Annual performance-based bonus and annual performance review for potential merit increase Company-wide perks and employee appreciation events Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401k contributions Philanthropic endeavors and community involvement Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program Team training sessions and advancement opportunities What We Need: We need a Lead Maintenance Technician to provide shift maintenance leadership to ensure maintenance activities are properly planned and executed in support of shift needs. This role will provide coordination of all work required, including PM completion, CO execution, and WO completion. This individual will also act as a maintenance technician, assisting all area mechanics, as needed. This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Maintenance Manager. This role will act as the shift lead with no direct reports. What You Will Do: Working Knowledge of Electricity and Mechanics Mechanical Aptitude and Knowledge of Manufacturing Machinery Knowledge of Food Manufacturing Processes; Good Manufacturing Practices; OSHA Regulations; Quality assurance and Sanitation Standards Ensure maintenance staff have all necessary work orders and assignments for the shift. Point of contact for significant issues on the shift who will need to determine what type of resolution is required. Communicate to higher-level leadership if required Provide technical coaching, guidance, and expertise for issues that arise throughout the site Communicate with operations staff on status of jobs, breakdowns, and resource assignments Ensure all work orders are properly completed within CMMS system and provide feedback for work that needs to be rescheduled Good Planning and Organization Skills Delegating, Training, Coaching, and Checking Interpersonal Skills, Patience, and Conflict Resolution Skills Good Basic Math and Quantitative Skills Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities on shift based on daily priorities. Provide input and focus on improving machine efficiencies through continuous improvement Provide input to maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment rebuilds and capital expenditures. Perform area audits, productivity and metric reviews and general performance and efficienty review of assigned areas. Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and process adherence for workflow between assigned department and other departments; will participate in cross-functional teams, in drafting and/or contributing to standard operating procedures and work instruction development; will audit workflow for adherence and continuous improvement. What You Need: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum (10) ten years mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing. Experience in PLC, Instrumentation and Control. Experience in food manufacturing preferred. Minimum (2) years in a position of leadership or with assigned leadership responsibilities preferred. Experience with computers and software (Windows, Excel, Word, etc.) SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated skills of leadership, motivational, communicator, oriented, auto-motivated, problem finding and solving, task management, coaching and training. Eager to learn new processes, technology, and programs applicable to job requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum (10) ten years mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in PLC, Instrumentation and Control.
• Minimum (2) years in a position of leadership or with assigned leadership responsibilities preferred.
• Experience with computers and software (Windows, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Demonstrated skills of leadership, motivational, communicator, oriented, auto-motivated, problem finding and solving, task management, coaching and training.
• Eager to learn new processes, technology, and programs applicable to job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance staff have all necessary work orders and assignments for the shift.
• Point of contact for significant issues on the shift who will need to determine what type of resolution is required.
• Communicate to higher-level leadership if required
• Provide technical coaching, guidance, and expertise for issues that arise throughout the site
• Communicate with operations staff on status of jobs, breakdowns, and resource assignments
• Ensure all work orders are properly completed within CMMS system and provide feedback for work that needs to be rescheduled
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities on shift based on daily priorities.
• Provide input and focus on improving machine efficiencies through continuous improvement
• Provide input to maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment rebuilds and capital expenditures.
• Perform area audits, productivity and metric reviews and general performance and efficienty review of assigned areas.
• Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and process adherence for workflow between assigned department and other departments; will participate in cross-functional teams, in drafting and/or contributing to standard operating procedures and work instruction development; will audit workflow for adherence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits such as medical, vision and dental 1st of the month after hire date
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual performance-based bonus and annual performance review for potential merit increase
• Company-wide perks and employee appreciation events
• Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401k contributions
• Philanthropic endeavors and community involvement
• Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program
• Team training sessions and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED