Maintenance Group Leader - 2nd shift

Rich Products Corporation•Crest Hill, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Group Leader is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, and efficiency of operation of equipment and areas of responsibility when the supervisor is not on duty. This role supervises maintenance personnel, while supporting the various policies, goals, and objectives established by the Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

HS degree or GED
3 years of experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
5 years industrial mechanic experience
Prior work experience operating lift equipment and moving heavy equipment
Demonstrated knowledge and application of qualifications in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens, and pest control
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
Required to perform tasks lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing as part of production activities out on the floor
Required to see and hear well enough to understand associates' questions and respond to their concerns
Required to work in freezers, near loud machinery, in confined spaces as part of daily production activities
SAP/MLO - reading, arithmetic, Electrical Troubleshooting & Controls
Perform preventative maintenance or repairs to equipment in cases where alternative means of resolving issues are not present
Must be available to be contacted by maintenance personnel and reasonably available to report to work in cases of emergency
Must be able to report issues that impact production immediately to the supervisor or maintenance manager
Must be willing to work flexible hours

Responsibilities

Assigns daily maintenance activities to shift mechanics.
Reprioritizes and refocuses maintenance team activities as the situation requires with or without prior authorization from supervisors.
Supervises shift mechanics' duties and responsibilities required to implement Rich Products' maintenance program based on best practices in the baking industry, with a strong emphasis on safety and interdepartmental coordination.
Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts and supplies needed for proper maintenance and emergency repair, ensuring parts are reordered to maintain inventory.
Assigns and verifies completion of assigned equipment PM assignments to properly maintain the computerized maintenance management systems (Cams).
Updates and maintains service reports, event logs, operating, service, and training manuals required by the maintenance department during the assigned shift.
Reviews equipment operation and line conditions constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems, plan future repairs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensures city, state, federal, and local regulations pertaining to maintenance personnel and their activities are always adhered to.
Supervises, distributes, completes, and reviews work orders pertaining to their assigned shift, ensuring assigned work orders and supervisor's instructions are carried out and paperwork is completed correctly.
Responds, investigates, and resolves equipment-related product contamination issues.
Communicates with the QA department, ensuring all policies and procedures regarding food safety are maintained while duties are performed.
Communicates with the Sanitation department, ensuring sanitation procedures are maintained while duties are performed.
Reports any incidents of harassment to the supervisor or Human Resources.