Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift Job at Ajinomoto Foods in Lampasas

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing efficient operation of assigned work related to machine repair, preventive maintenance, building maintenance, and/or project development. Essential functions include assigning work priority, developing job plans, defining parts and materials, and supervising department maintenance mechanics. Collaboration with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. The position may require on-call work to respond to issues that include power, water supply or other maintenance factors.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the maintenance team to ensure housekeeping, safety standards, and scheduling requirements meet company standards, including GMP and GSP.
• Maintain discipline of employees under their scope of responsibility, per established rules and regulations; recommend disciplinary action to the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow through on work assignments given to shift crew; monitor progress and make task-related decisions to meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager to keep accurate records of repair work and preventive maintenance on equipment throughout the shift.
• Maintain records and communicate with MRO Buyer on spare parts used during the shift and items needed to adjust inventory.
• Train employees as required; evaluate skills and performance and make recommendations for improvement to the Maintenance Manager; ensure team members follow safety practices.
• Suggest improvements in shop methods, line efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Facilitate communication between maintenance manager, team leaders, and technicians regarding work assignments and emergency repairs.
• Review work requests and work orders and update statuses appropriately.
• Monitor in-progress work to understand the status of ongoing tasks, including delays and overruns.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through compliance with the plant safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Temperatures throughout the plant average 50 degrees; in the cooking area they can exceed 80 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, earplugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the company. Must comply with Food Safety: GMPs, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF and Quality requirements.

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
• Use mechanical assistance (hand jack, forklift, manlift).
• Use personal assistance (buddy).
• Use handrails.
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ maintenance work experience in a manufacturing, production or operation environment or a combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Knowledge of basic fluid power, industrial electricity, mechanical components, PLCs, welding, machining, robotics, pneumatics, etc.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices, plant operations and OSHA safety requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact, lead and motivate team members.
• Ability to recognize problem situations and take appropriate steps to resolve.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and maintenance work order systems.
• Knowledge of VFDs (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider) and RSLOGIX 500 and RSLOGIX 5000.