Maintenance Team Lead

Chr. Hansen•Madison, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Team Lead leads and is responsible for repair and preventive maintenance activities on cGMP process equipment, utility systems, and facilities. The role coordinates maintenance across shifts, prepares work schedules and assignments, directs and performs work as needed, and supports training of maintenance employees. It also maintains preventive maintenance systems and schedules, arranges third-party contractor support, obtains estimates and cost quotes, manages parts and supply inventory, and maintains cGMP maintenance records. The position writes, reviews, and approves work instructions and standard operating procedures, documents equipment rebuilds as Detailed Job Plans, creates preventive maintenance plans, responds to alarms, and helps maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. The employee may cover vacations and absences across all shifts and perform other duties as required. This is an onsite role in Madison, Wisconsin, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position requires willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed. The expected pay range is $28–$39 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
At least five years of relevant experience in an FDA-regulated or controlled manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
Knowledge of GMP, inspection guidelines, sanitation, dietary supplement regulations, food regulations, and product safety.
Excellent communication, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.
Ability to comply with company policies and procedures and maintain regular work attendance.
Ability to read and interpret control wiring and logic diagrams for PLC and automation equipment, P&IDs, and general arrangements for process equipment and utilities.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and other problem-solving methods.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods and services.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate facility maintenance and repair work; prepare seven-day work schedules and assignments, and direct or perform work as needed.
Coordinate maintenance activities between shifts.
Develop and maintain the preventive maintenance system and assist with developing and implementing the preventive maintenance program.
Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for applicable equipment and machinery, including manufacturer recommendations and installation notes for new equipment during startup.
Support training of other maintenance department employees.
Arrange and manage third-party contractor support as needed.
Prepare and obtain estimates and cost quotes as needed.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, and advise the manager or supervisor of repair needs.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
Record production, repairs, and machine maintenance information, and maintain cGMP records in paper and electronic formats.
Manage inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and supplies to maintain and replenish stock.
Respond to alarms and document activities.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Cover vacations and absences across all shifts and assume maintenance responsibilities.
Document equipment rebuilds as Detailed Job Plans.
Write, review, and approve work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Create preventive maintenance plans.
Perform other duties as required.