Production Lead

AMMEGA•Franklin Park, IL

About The Position

Do you want to gain incredible experience with a growing company in an amazing industry? Do you know how often you use conveyor and power transmission belts? Apply your skills in a company that helps bring packages to your doorstep, food to your table, keep you healthy on a treadmill, facilitate automation and so much more! Our organization is highly focused on customers, employees, entrepreneurship, agility and responsibility. Our values and continuous improvement culture build the foundation of strong and sustainable businesses appreciated by our employees and customers around the world Production Lead Provide direct supervision to Belt Tech I and Belt Tech II, ensuring their training, addressing employee concerns, and ensuring adherence to AMMEGA policies and procedures Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and address performance issues as needed Foster a positive and productive team environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Maintenance certifications).
Proven experience working in an industrial environment involving manufacturing, automated, and modern equipment.
Knowledge and/or exposure to continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to lead a team and project, including coordination of employees and contractors.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software (e.g., Maxpanda or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Inspection: Responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and testing of all installed equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety
Predictive Maintenance: Tracks repair history and reviews/updates the plan for predictive maintenance.
Inventory: manage parts and tool inventory to ensure timely repairs.
Leadership: Training, scheduling, and task delegation of the team.
Budget Management: Assists in the development and execution of the maintenance budget, including cost control and procurement of necessary materials. Interacts with maintenance contractors for quotes, pricing negotiations, and ensuring compliance with AMMEGA guidelines.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance: Ensures compliance with EHS regulations and reporting requirements.
On-Call Responsibilities: Availability for facility management-related issues that arise outside of regular working hours.
Production Support: Works with production to optimize machine uptime and ensure equipment meets production requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously seeks ways to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and overall plant efficiency.
Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, overseeing waste disposal practices, monitoring energy consumption, and implementing strategies to minimize the facility's environmental impact.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. May require lifting, pushing