Industrial Maintenance Lead – Controls, Packaging, and Utilities

Ken's Foods - US Facilities; McDonough (GA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ken's Foods - US Facilities in McDonough, GA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to steer the maintenance team and safeguard uninterrupted production across facility systems. You will set the tone for Safety, Quality, and Productivity in a food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include developing technicians, driving preventive maintenance, and resolving electrical and mechanical issues in packaging and process equipment. A2-level degree with 2–7 years in manufacturing is expected.

Formación

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–7 years in a manufacturing plant (food/beverage/consumer goods preferred).
• Strong CMMS experience and work-order discipline.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the maintenance team to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Mentor technicians; plan, assign, and direct daily work; conduct performance reviews.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Cross-disciplinary

Educación

Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng or Tech

Herramientas

CMMS

PLC/HMI

Descripción del empleo

Join a fast-growing food manufacturer in McDonough, GAKen’s Foods is expanding and seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to guide our maintenance team and ensure uninterrupted production across facility and manufacturing systems.Role highlightsBe a key voice on the management team—set the tone for Safety, Quality, and Productivity in a food manufacturing setting.Continuously evaluate line and utility performance; deliver improvement recommendations and put them into action.Develop technicians’ troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair skills; mentor for growth.Uphold performance standards and policy compliance; recognize excellence and address gaps.Scale Preventive/Predictive Maintenance programs across assets and systems.Drive CMMS utilization for work orders, POs, inventory, and equipment histories.Fix control-system issues, including PC/PLC/HMI network problems.Apply advanced electrical know-how: power distribution, motor controls, VFD/variable speed controllers, servo controllers, and robotics.Diagnose automated packaging operations with expert-level proficiency.Resolve process equipment issues (pumps, valves, meters, mixers).Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems effectively.Maintain utilities and facility support systems—steam, hot water, compressed air, refrigeration.Read/interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.People leadershipDirectly supervise Maintenance team members.Interview, hire, and train talent; plan, assign, and direct daily/weekly work.Conduct performance appraisals; reward, coach, and discipline as appropriate.Address complaints and resolve issues, following company policies and applicable laws.QualificationsDemonstrated capability to meet essential job duties with a representative blend of knowledge, skills, and abilities.Comfort operating within a CMMS-driven maintenance environment.Strong schematic reading and cross-disciplinary troubleshooting capability.Education & Experience: Associate’s degree (A.S.) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology; or equivalent background combining education with 2–7 years in a manufacturing plant (food, beverage, or consumer goods).Compliance statementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.