2nd Shift Maintenance Team Leader

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC in Holton, KS is seeking a skilled Maintenance Leader to guide and grow a 2nd shift team responsible for keeping production lines and refrigeration equipment running at peak efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineers and production staff to implement Reliability Excellence programs, develop preventative strategies, and drive continuous improvement across equipment and processes. Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance Technology or other technical discipline (Experience and knowledge will be considered for internal candidates)
• Associates/Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline a plus
• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry experience a plus)
• Technical team leadership experience is preferred
• Certificates or training in Maintenance Management and Reliability preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of highly skilled maintenance technicians
• Ensure planned work schedules, preventative maintenance schedules and responsibilities are completed using SAP, Viziya
• Engage in Root Causes Analysis and implement proactive solutions
• Develop relationships with internal customers
• Set work priorities and provide direction, as needed, to Members
• Identify technical skill gaps and develop Members to meet those needs
• Create an atmosphere of innovation and problem-solving within the Maintenance Team
• Build team chemistry and participation
• Drive the improvement of equipment and team members
• Work to create an environment that makes Johnsonville the Best Place to Work
• Be an agent of change to increase performance and results
• Work with members to develop and maintain their career goals
• Track and analyze team performance metrics to drive improvement
• Deliver accurate and on time coaching and timekeeping practices
• Research parts needed for work/repairs and properly utilize Parts Inventory and Work Order systems.
• Act as a point of contact for the facility maintenance during your assigned shift operations
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Viziya

CMMS (maintenance scheduling)

Job description

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC in Holton, KS is seeking a skilled Maintenance Leader to guide and grow a 2nd shift team responsible for keeping production lines and refrigeration equipment running at peak efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineers and production staff to implement Reliability Excellence programs, develop preventative strategies, and drive continuous improvement across equipment and processes. Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills are essential.