Maintenance Team Leader 2nd Shift

Johnsonville - Holton, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Holton, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for leading the maintenance team in implementing Johnsonville's Reliability Excellence Program, ensuring effective communication and coordination of maintenance activities during the second shift. This role focuses on preventative maintenance strategies, troubleshooting equipment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional customer service within the maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of highly skilled maintenance technicians
• Ensure planned work schedules, preventative maintenance schedules and responsibilities are completed using SAP, Vizyia
• Engage in Root Causes Analysis and implement proactive solutions
• Develop relationships with internal customers
• Set work priorities and provide direction, as needed, to Members
• Identify technical skill gaps and develop Members to meet those needs
• Create an atmosphere of innovation and problem-solving within the Maintenance Team
• Build team chemistry and participation
• Drive the improvement of equipment and team members
• Work to create an environment that makes Johnsonville the Best Place to Work
• Be an agent of change to increase performance and results
• Work with members to develop and maintain their career goals
• Track and analyze team performance metrics to drive improvement
• Deliver accurate and on time coaching and timekeeping practices
• Research parts needed for work/repairs and properly utilize Parts Inventory and Work Order systems
• Act as a point of contact for the facility maintenance during your assigned shift operations
• All other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Coordinator

Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance Technology or other technical discipline
• At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry experience a plus)
• Technical team leadership experience is preferred
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Leadership experience is required
• Commitment to personal growth and a proven ability to coach and mentor others to higher levels of responsibility and skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks at a time
• Highly motivated self-starter with the drive to achieve results
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP (or equivalent CMMS software), and Viziya (or equivalent maintenance scheduling software)

Nice-to-haves

• Associates/Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline a plus
• Certificates or training in Maintenance Management and Reliability preferred

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• Discounts on products (sausage)