Maintenance Lead

Aviagen • Blairsville, GA

3d

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance candidate who has good knowledge of related field and good communication skills. This role is responsible for day-to-day management of the maintenance mechanics in the areas of manufacturing equipment and repair, facility and utility maintenance and repair. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures compliance of all safety, GMP, and food safety policies and procedures along with all Federal, State and local environmental rules and regulations. Job Description: Supervise, develop, and motivate the maintenance mechanics in the areas of processing, facility, and utility equipment troubleshooting and repair Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions Schedule and direct (via the department’s work order system) the day-to-day activities of the maintenance mechanics to achieve safe, timely, and satisfactory work Evaluate the effectiveness of manufacturing equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggest changes in operating methods in order to improve plant operations Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance procedures Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications Track, measure, and document the performance of the maintenance mechanics on an individual basis Job Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent (required), with at least 6 years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems, maintenance, process controls, and equipment Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives Ability to problem solve and facilitate solutions with limited direction Strong planning, organization, customer service, and written/verbal communication skills8-hour Ability to build strong, trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers and executive-level management Basic computer literacy with the ability to do basic statistical analysis Ability to communicate factual information and provide direction Experience working in a 24/7 operation and working on a rotating shift preferred (8 hour rotating shift position - could work holidays, weekends, or mid-nights) preferred Willingness to work extended hours when necessary Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Strong commitment to safety with the demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and productivity goals We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required), with at least 6 years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering
• 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems, maintenance, process controls, and equipment
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives
• Ability to problem solve and facilitate solutions with limited direction
• Strong planning, organization, customer service, and written/verbal communication skills8-hour
• Ability to build strong, trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers and executive-level management
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to do basic statistical analysis
• Ability to communicate factual information and provide direction
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong commitment to safety with the demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and productivity goals

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a 24/7 operation and working on a rotating shift preferred (8 hour rotating shift position - could work holidays, weekends, or mid-nights) preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and motivate the maintenance mechanics in the areas of processing, facility, and utility equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions
• Schedule and direct (via the department’s work order system) the day-to-day activities of the maintenance mechanics to achieve safe, timely, and satisfactory work
• Evaluate the effectiveness of manufacturing equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggest changes in operating methods in order to improve plant operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance procedures
• Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications
• Track, measure, and document the performance of the maintenance mechanics on an individual basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED