Maintenance Unit Leader

Campbell's • Napoleon, OH

6d • $92,400 - $127,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Unit Leader is responsible for leading the maintenance function within a unionized manufacturing facility. This role oversees maintenance operations, reliability initiatives, workforce development, labor relations, capital project support, and maintenance budgeting. The Maintenance Unit Leader partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, Quality, and Union Leadership to maximize equipment reliability, plant efficiency, employee engagement, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and all safety requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ yrs of maintenance leadership experience
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience leading teams in a union manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Maintenance Team Leaders and maintenance personnel.
• Foster a safe, accountable, and engaged work environment.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, work rules, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Participate in labor-management meetings, grievance discussions, investigations, and contract administration activities.
• Develop succession plans and employee development strategies for maintenance personnel.
• Lead performance management, coaching, and talent development efforts.
• Oversee daily maintenance activities across all shifts.
• Ensure effective execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Establish maintenance priorities to support production and business objectives.
• Monitor work order completion, backlog management, and maintenance effectiveness through CMMS systems.
• Coordinate maintenance resources to support planned outages, major repairs, and capital projects.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and overtime administration in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Develop and execute long-term equipment reliability and asset care strategies.
• Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, productivity, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support implementation of predictive maintenance technologies and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and operational excellence.
• Develop and manage departmental maintenance budgets.
• Control maintenance spending while ensuring reliability and operational requirements are achieved.
• Review contractor utilization and maintenance service agreements.
• Assist in developing capital expenditure plans and maintenance-related business cases.
• Track key performance indicators including downtime, PM compliance, maintenance costs, and workforce productivity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety programs.
• Promote a culture of zero injuries through visible leadership and accountability.
• Oversee compliance with Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry, and other critical safety programs.
• Ensure maintenance activities support food safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety investigations and corrective action implementation as necessary.
• Partner with Operations leadership to support production goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment upgrades and capital projects.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, and major maintenance planning activities.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with union leadership and plant employees.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ)
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) (if in WHQ)
• Access to company store (if in WHQ)
• Campbell’s Cares program (matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED