Maintenance Team Lead

WITRON•Wellford, SC

33d

About The Position

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for ensuring daily maintenance activities are completed through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to electromechanical technicians and collaborate with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to ensure system up-time.

Requirements

Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of ElectroMechanical technicians
Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
Strong communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines
Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues a Safety-First mindset
Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals