Preventive Maintenance Lead

WESTERN INDUSTRIES PLASTIC PRODUCTS•Winfield, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Preventative Maintenance Department Lead oversees the planning, scheduling, and execution of all preventative maintenance activities across production equipment and facility systems. This role manages PM technicians, maintains the CMMS system, develops and refines PM procedures, tracks key maintenance metrics, and works closely with safety, production and maintenance leadership to maximize equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and interpreting maintenance KPIs.
Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics and other instructions.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
Proficiency with CMMS software for work order management, scheduling, and reporting.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Strong electrical knowledge preferred.
2+ years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or coordination role preferred.
Knowledge of PLCs, VSDs, and industrial control systems preferred.
Experience in plastics manufacturing, blow molding, preferred.
Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and assign preventative maintenance work orders to PM technicians.
Supervise, train, and develop PM technicians to ensure quality and consistency of work.
Administer and maintain the CMMS system, including asset records, PM schedules, parts inventory, and work order workflows.
Develop, refine, and document PM procedures and checklists based on OEM recommendations, equipment history, and failure analysis.
Track and report on key maintenance metrics including PM compliance and equipment uptime.
Coordinate PM activities with production scheduling to minimize disruption.
Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Manage PM parts and supplies inventory; submit purchase requisitions with supervisor approval.
Ensure all PM activities comply with all safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Collaborate with outside vendors and contractors where required.