Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator

The J.M. Smucker Co.Memphis, TN
Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator owns mechanical equipment in the Packing Department, providing project input and collaboration with the Engineering Department. This role drives out losses (failures and breakdowns) within equipment and the department, understanding all inputs and outputs to the packing process. The coordinator uses failure and breakdown data to develop focus areas and action plans, trains shift technicians and maintenance techs on operational and maintenance skills, and conducts 1:1s with maintenance technicians. They are responsible for signing permits for hot work, line breaks, and confined space entry, and providing key functional expertise training (e.g., gearbox, lubrication). The role involves training technicians on proper equipment maintenance utilizing AM/PM Pillar Tools, working closely with the Maintenance Planner to develop scopes of work, and owning a Safety or Quality Key Element and PM Pillar DMS. Participation and training on Change Management, continuous improvement, cross-training with other maintenance coordinators, and providing off-shift support as needed are also key aspects. The coordinator provides input to the team leader and acts as a technical resource for end-of-shift pass downs. They must complete step-up cards pertaining to their expertise and understand all unit operations in the Packing Department. Additionally, they meet with plant E&T resources to understand training policies and systems, coordinate and lead communication and work with outside contractors, and serve as the PM Owner in Maximo, managing all aspects of the work order system. As a member of the PM Pillar, they understand all aspects of OpEx and model Operational Excellence and HPO systems and tools.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum age 18 to apply

Nice To Haves

  • Associates degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

  • Owns mechanical equipment in the Packing Department.
  • Provides project input and collaboration with Engineering Department.
  • Drives out losses (failures and breakdowns) within equipment and department.
  • Understands all inputs and outputs to the packing.
  • Uses failure and breakdown data to develop focus of work and action plans.
  • Trains shift technicians and maintenance techs on operational and maintenance skills.
  • Conducts 1:1s with maintenance technicians.
  • Signs permit for hot work, line break, and confined space entry.
  • Provides key functional expertise training (gearbox, lubrication, etc.).
  • Trains technicians on proper equipment maintenance utilizing AM / PM Pillar Tools.
  • Work closely with the Maintenance Planner to develop scope of work for all maintenance and project work in the department.
  • Owns a Safety or Quality Key Element and PM Pillar DMS.
  • Participates and trains others on the importance of Change Management.
  • Continues to train and improve department, cross train with other maintenance coordinators.
  • On call to provide off shift support as needs arise.
  • Provides input to team leader and technical resource for end of shift pass down.
  • Will complete the step-up card pertaining to his/her expertise and score 4’s on 90% of the step-up card.
  • Understands all unit operations in the Packing Department and can explain form and function.
  • Meets with plant E&T resources to understand the plant training policies and systems.
  • Coordinates and leads communication and work with outside contractors.
  • PM Owner in Maximo, managing all aspects of work orders system.
  • Member of PM Pillar, and understands all aspects of OpEx.
  • Understand and models Operational Excellence and HPO systems and tools.
  • Exhibits a positive attitude; eager to teach and learn.
  • Behaves as a role model for Mechanical, Electrical, and General Plant Safety.
  • Participates in Quality Systems.
  • Exhibits strong communication skills (able to communicate with all members of the Plant).
  • Exhibits strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrates leadership in improvements, training, and projects.
  • Displays effective documentation skills.
  • Monitors the progress of technicians work and status through projects and daily interactions.
  • Displays technical expertise in hand tools, shop skills, and welding.
  • Demonstrates PM completion, tracking, and developing skills.
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