Maintenance Team Leader

Momentive Technologies•Strongsville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Team Leader directs maintenance activities at a fused quartz manufacturing facility, coordinating safe and timely completion of scheduled work and ensuring crews have the required equipment, materials, tools, and labor. The role partners with the Maintenance Manager, Scheduler, Plant Leadership, Production, and site EHS to meet production needs, uphold safety requirements, and communicate maintenance priorities and issues across shifts. The position oversees maintenance work orders, SAP confirmations and inventory processes, permit certifications, job task analyses, housekeeping, and departmental metrics. It also supports purchasing and spare-parts management, provides guidance and training to maintenance technicians, and promotes effective working relationships and a safe, productive, team-oriented environment. Other duties may be assigned by the Maintenance and Facility Manager as business needs change. The role is based in a fused quartz manufacturing facility and involves indoor and outdoor work, including elevated surfaces and possible roof work. The work environment may include high heat, cold, noise, dust, and broken quartz. Appropriate PPE is provided. Travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience in an electrical, mechanical, or multi-craft industrial environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25–50 lbs.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently.
Ability to use hands repetitively to grasp, handle, and manipulate parts or tools, and to perform fine motor tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, noise, and dust.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes, as well as a respirator and SCBA.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or platforms as needed.
Ability to visually inspect parts and equipment, perform close-up work, and read gauges and screens.
Ability to perceive color and hear and respond to alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining physical stamina, safely operate machinery and equipment, and maintain balance and coordination around equipment and materials.
Must be medically able to safely perform the essential functions of the position and comply with site safety requirements.
Implanted medical devices, including pacemakers or other devices affected by magnetic fields, electromagnetic equipment, or process-related hazards in the powder firing area, may restrict entry to designated work zones.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including email, phone, text, and face-to-face communication.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with production personnel, maintenance employees, and leadership.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize work and complete daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Associate degree in a technical field or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Experience writing and managing work permits.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, inventory control, and spare-parts management.
Demonstrated leadership experience directing or coordinating maintenance personnel and activities.

Responsibilities

Direct maintenance work activities to safely achieve scheduled maintenance objectives and ensure required equipment, materials, tools, and labor are available.
Partner with the Maintenance Manager, Scheduler, and Plant Leadership to meet production needs.
Direct crew housekeeping and cleaning in accordance with area-specific standards.
Ensure maintenance work confirmations are completed accurately and consistently in SAP across shifts.
Lead and support shift-to-shift communication about critical operational and maintenance information.
Partner with site EHS to ensure mandatory departmental training is completed.
Train and track maintenance department permit certifications.
Enter maintenance notifications, convert them into work orders, and assign work in alignment with the maintenance schedule established by the Maintenance and Facility Manager.
Promptly communicate maintenance issues, equipment concerns, and schedule delays to the Maintenance and Facility Manager and Production teams.
Help maintain appropriate inventory levels of critical spare parts, equipment, and components.
Obtain competitive quotations and pricing for replacement parts and maintenance-related purchases.
Assist with purchase requisitions, invoice processing, and related maintenance administration.
Ensure Job Task Analyses (JTAs) are reviewed, completed, and signed on time, and guide technicians on JTA requirements and concerns.
Monitor maintenance processes and activities to help achieve departmental metrics and ensure established JTAs and procedures are followed.
Develop, coordinate, and lead weekly toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety discussions in the Maintenance Department.
Support SAP inventory management and stock inventory development processes.
Build and maintain working relationships with Production personnel, Maintenance employees, and other stakeholders.
Promote a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
Perform other duties assigned by the Maintenance and Facility Manager to meet changing business needs.