Maintenance Lead

Berger•Watsonville, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Berger is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance and repair activities at our Watsonville facility. In this role, you will oversee all fixed and rolling equipment, coordinate maintenance schedules, and ensure smooth operations. As the maintenance leader, you'll manage budgets, schedules, and reports while driving improvements and efficiency across the site.

Requirements

You have the training, or equivalent experience, in electrical, PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
You are bilingual in English and Spanish
You have excellent troubleshooting skills
You have 2-3 years of leadership experience supervising and leading a team
You are autonomous, organized, and detail-oriented in your work.

Responsibilities

Supervise and schedule the maintenance team on rotation to follow production schedules
Ensure that routine, planned maintenance, is completed on time and within budget
Respond to unexpected equipment breakdowns and coordinate timely repairs
Identify opportunities for improvement and work with management, maintenance, operations, and engineering team to bring those improvements to fruition
Collaborate with the various teams on approved projects related to buildings, equipment, and the yard for the entire site
Use leadership experience to mentor the employees, address performance issues, and ensure they are engaged and focused on completing tasks assigned to them
Manage and monitor the online maintenance system for work orders and inventory control to ensure adequate parts and consumables are available
Implement the preventive maintenance program to ensure optimal operation of the production equipment and supporting systems
Track and manage the maintenance budget for all fixed and rolling equipment.