Maintenance Mechanic Lead (Plc)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and follow-up plans to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform safety and sanitation audits and participate as an active member in the safety, quality and food safety committees.
• Conduct training sessions for the department employees as needed.
• Monitor and ensure work order system operates effectively (ensure safety, food safety and other operational work orders are addressed promptly).
• Ensure equipment performs in a safety manner and complies with all the OSHA regulations.
• Keep employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancement.
• Responsible to maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program and ensures the preventive maintenance scheduled is followed accordingly
• Responsible to ensure all plant equipment is properly maintained per manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the preventive maintenance schedule
• Responsible to modify and/or suggest modifications to the equipment upon management approval, to improve its overall performance, safety or food safety operation.
• Train mechanics and production personnel in troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read electrical diagrams, have good electrical skills on power and control.
• Proficiency in electrical and PLC troubleshooting/programming.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal electric codes.
• Experience with regulatory inspectors: AIB, BRC, OSHA, Military, Health Department, EPA, City & County Inspectors).
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Team supervision/leadership/development/training skills
• Multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work night shift required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing plant required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• With a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity (or 4 years as a lead) in a manufacturing environment required.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above