Chelten House Products
LEAD Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)
Chelten House Products, Bridgeport, New Jersey, us, 08014
Join to apply for the
LEAD Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)
role at
Chelten House Products .
Base Pay Range $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Who We Are Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, food industry manufacturer with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.
What We Have
Competitive pay
Benefits such as medical, vision and dental 1st of the month after hire date
Paid time off and paid holidays
Annual performance‑based bonus and annual performance review for potential merit increase
Company‑wide perks and employee appreciation events
Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401(k) contributions
Philanthropic endeavors and community involvement
Incentive‑based Refer‑a‑Friend Program
Team training sessions and advancement opportunities
What We Need
A Lead Maintenance Technician to provide shift maintenance leadership to ensure maintenance activities are properly planned and executed in support of shift needs.
Coordination of all work required, including PM completion, CO execution, and WO completion.
Assisting all area mechanics as needed; an individual contributor role that reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Act as the shift lead with no direct reports.
What You Will Do
Working knowledge of electricity and mechanics
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing machinery
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes; good manufacturing practices; OSHA regulations; quality assurance and sanitation standards
Ensure maintenance staff have all necessary work orders and assignments for the shift.
Point of contact for significant issues on the shift; determine type of resolution required and communicate to higher‑level leadership if needed.
Provide technical coaching, guidance, and expertise for issues that arise throughout the site.
Communicate with operations staff on status of jobs, breakdowns, and resource assignments.
Ensure all work orders are properly completed within CMMS system and provide feedback for work that needs to be rescheduled.
Good planning and organization skills.
Delegating, training, coaching, and checking.
Interpersonal skills, patience, and conflict resolution skills.
Good basic math and quantitative skills.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities on shift based on daily priorities.
Provide input and focus on improving machine efficiencies through continuous improvement.
Provide input to maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment rebuilds and capital expenditures.
Perform area audits, productivity and metric reviews and general performance and efficiency review of assigned areas.
Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and process adherence for workflow between assigned department and other departments; participate in cross‑functional teams, drafting and/or contributing to SOP and work instruction development; audit workflow for adherence and continuous improvement.
What You Need
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum ten years mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
Experience in PLC, instrumentation and control.
Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
Minimum two years in a position of leadership or with assigned leadership responsibilities preferred.
Experience with computers and software (Windows, Excel, Word, etc.).
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated skills of leadership, motivation, communication, orientation, auto‑motivation, problem finding and solving, task management, coaching and training.
Eager to learn new processes, technology, and programs applicable to job requirements.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food Production
#J-18808-Ljbffr
LEAD Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)
role at
Chelten House Products .
Base Pay Range $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Who We Are Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, food industry manufacturer with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.
What We Have
Competitive pay
Benefits such as medical, vision and dental 1st of the month after hire date
Paid time off and paid holidays
Annual performance‑based bonus and annual performance review for potential merit increase
Company‑wide perks and employee appreciation events
Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401(k) contributions
Philanthropic endeavors and community involvement
Incentive‑based Refer‑a‑Friend Program
Team training sessions and advancement opportunities
What We Need
A Lead Maintenance Technician to provide shift maintenance leadership to ensure maintenance activities are properly planned and executed in support of shift needs.
Coordination of all work required, including PM completion, CO execution, and WO completion.
Assisting all area mechanics as needed; an individual contributor role that reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Act as the shift lead with no direct reports.
What You Will Do
Working knowledge of electricity and mechanics
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing machinery
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes; good manufacturing practices; OSHA regulations; quality assurance and sanitation standards
Ensure maintenance staff have all necessary work orders and assignments for the shift.
Point of contact for significant issues on the shift; determine type of resolution required and communicate to higher‑level leadership if needed.
Provide technical coaching, guidance, and expertise for issues that arise throughout the site.
Communicate with operations staff on status of jobs, breakdowns, and resource assignments.
Ensure all work orders are properly completed within CMMS system and provide feedback for work that needs to be rescheduled.
Good planning and organization skills.
Delegating, training, coaching, and checking.
Interpersonal skills, patience, and conflict resolution skills.
Good basic math and quantitative skills.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities on shift based on daily priorities.
Provide input and focus on improving machine efficiencies through continuous improvement.
Provide input to maintenance planning and scheduling for equipment rebuilds and capital expenditures.
Perform area audits, productivity and metric reviews and general performance and efficiency review of assigned areas.
Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and process adherence for workflow between assigned department and other departments; participate in cross‑functional teams, drafting and/or contributing to SOP and work instruction development; audit workflow for adherence and continuous improvement.
What You Need
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum ten years mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
Experience in PLC, instrumentation and control.
Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
Minimum two years in a position of leadership or with assigned leadership responsibilities preferred.
Experience with computers and software (Windows, Excel, Word, etc.).
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated skills of leadership, motivation, communication, orientation, auto‑motivation, problem finding and solving, task management, coaching and training.
Eager to learn new processes, technology, and programs applicable to job requirements.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food Production
#J-18808-Ljbffr