Team Lead - Maintenance

Job Description:

The Team Leader is responsible for the safe execution of the Charles City production maintenance schedule in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and other applicable regulatory requirements. Team Leaders actively promote colleague engagement and development utilizing both site and corporate resources.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and own maintenance shop floor performance, including leadership of HVAC/Calibration and outbuilding maintenance. This will involve being an on-floor supervisor working with direct reports.
• Ensure effective utilization of the GPM process for all direct reports, including annual objectives, individual development plans, one-on-one meetings, mid-year reviews, and year-end reviews. Continuously improve the capabilities of the team.
• Perform safety related M1 investigations, including initial event summary to site leadership.
• Ensure direct reports are compliant with all training requirements.
• Perform Human Performance Evaluation as applicable.
• Effective and timely management of employee relations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Participate and/or lead special projects as directed by Production Maintenance Manager. Projects may include improvements to manufacturing facilities and equipment. Responsibility for timely analysis and implementation of lifecycle solutions is vital.
• Respond to process and/or equipment events by ensuring communication with reliability specialist, quality specialist, EHS specialist.
• Ensure timely and fully documented completion of all maintenance p.m.'s and corrective work orders.
• Respond to Red Code Alerts and ensure timely resolution to issues raised. Communication with manufacturing at all levels is vital.
• Assist technicians with problem solving to implement sustainable solutions.
• Compliance and execution of EHS-regulations (of Zoetis, US). Compliance and execution of standards and instructions of company rulings, manufacturing specifications and SOPs.
• Assist with writing and reviewing SOPs, LOTO procedures, and other documentation as they relate to production equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in a skilled trade and 3-5 years minimum maintenance experience working as a supervisor.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and team/group interactive and leading skills. Strong commitment to product quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to resolve technical issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, and investigate process failures.
• Thorough knowledge of CMMS systems and have the ability to work closely with planner/scheduler to ensure preventative maintenance and work orders are completed on time.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Zoetis Values and leadership competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, develop and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with all process team colleagues including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures

Full time

Regular

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