Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure that all systems are working in an efficient, safe, and reliable manner through continuous reviews
• Work with the Director of Operations to create written procedures for all bottling maintenance tasks.
• Work with the bottling team on the introduction of new products and packages.
• Assist in evaluating and testing supplies or redesigned packages and communicate the results.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance on the bottling lines to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Schedule, organize, and lead annual preventive maintenance as needed throughout the year.
• Identify equipment or systems needing repair or upgrades and schedule work through a managed system.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and Maintenance Manager to review work requests, identify solutions, and assign the appropriate Bottling Maintenance personnel.
• Assure that all critical parts and materials are in inventory to minimize downtime of critical equipment.
• Establish standards for machine set-up and operation (i.e., procedures and protocols, control of package application to meet quality control standards, and improve line efficiencies).
• Support and training for effective line changeovers and startups.
• Assist the bottling team in analyzing downtime reports to identify and make possible corrections to eliminate excessive downtime.
• Assure that all company purchasing policies are adhered to when purchasing goods and services.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in generating annual operating and capital budgets for the bottling facility.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the maintenance team concurrent with the company values.
• Provide written reviews of the bottling maintenance team annually.
• Routinely review work in progress to ensure that the jobs are being completed safely, timely, and professionally.
• Provide opportunities for bottling maintenance staff to increase their skill and knowledge. This should include continuing education outside of the winery as well as hands-on teaching of trade skills.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Manager and bottling Team Leads to identify machine performance issues and seek improved efficiency and product quality opportunities.
• Assist the process engineering department to identify operational improvements and provide information and support on projects.
• Work with the Human Resource manager on issues related to subordinates.
• Diligently adheres to all safety practices, SOPs, and company policies.
• Other tasks, on any production line, as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• High degree of competence in bottling systems including, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience, including 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow.
• Able to exercise fiscal responsibility, within established budgetary constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good supervisory, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Assist bottling personnel during production.
• Drive company vehicles when required.
• Drive forklift to move supplies and equipment.
• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, E-Mail.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and adjust to changing timelines.
• Ability to work as a hands-on mechanic when required to fill in for one of the line mechanics.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stretch, reach, grasp, crouch, turn, and kneel.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to demonstrate a clean driving record.

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