Maintenance Lead

Russell Stover•Iola, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life… As the General Maintenance Lead , you will be in charge of leading everyday maintenance of the plant. This could include things like preventative maintenance on machinery, electrical equipment, HVAC, plumbing, etc.; troubleshooting and problem solving on a frequent basis, and paperwork pertaining to your area. Every new hire is assigned to a specific area of the plant and are then able to specialize in that specific area. You can also expect cross-functional training within the department. You will also direct, train, and assist employees as well as ensuring your specific area remains safe, efficient, and up to quality standards.

Requirements

Strong maintenance background with 3-5 years of relevant experience
Mechanical aptitude/ Good Troubleshooter
Must be able to read and understand machine drawings, schematics, parts lists, and other equipment information
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation
Experience with electrical, plumbing, lathes, mills, other shop equipment and basic building and grounds maintenance
Understanding of relevant OSHA and HAZCOM regulations
Proven record of dependability and high-quality standards
Basic computer knowledge

Nice To Haves

Production or Manufacturing experience
Lead or supervisor experience
HVAC or ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Responsibilities

Direct, control, monitor, assist and train employees assigned to a specific area, line or team per Supervisor’s instructions
Maintains records, delivers, inspects and performs all activities required of other members of the area, line or team
Communicate with and delegate tasks to team members
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment
Perform equipment preventive maintenance services using appropriate checklists; inspects, analyzes and diagnoses all machine and assembly component problems and defects, using diagnostic equipment as required
Operates and maintain machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to guidelines, standards and instructions
Set up equipment, makes adjustments, and performs maintenance activities
Account for all labor, parts and operational supplies in an accurate and timely fashion
Ensure safe and proper use of tools and equipment; ensures hand tools are free of defects; maintains neat and orderly work area, including proper storage/disposal of lubricants, solvents, paint and other chemicals in accordance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies and company policy.
Create and manufacture parts and tools to support the maintenance of production equipment
Apply BDA to evaluate service effectiveness, perform Root Cause Analysis to prevent recurring HVAC issues, and maintain a clean, efficient work environment using 5S principles
Performs clean-up activities as assigned
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role