Lead General Maintenance

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Lead General Maintenance professional at our manufacturing plant(s). You will supervise the maintenance team, plan and execute preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot a wide range of equipment including electrical and mechanical systems.

Strong data recording and safety compliance are required to keep downtime low and uptime high. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and efficient maintenance planning in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of lead maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment, facilities maintenance, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises hourly personnel involved with maintenance, repair, programming and servicing of plant facilities and equipment.
• Leads the preventative maintenance program on production equipment and facility systems.
• Collects and records data such as downtime, PM checklists, calibration, and parts usage.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Provides immediate solutions to machine or facility problems.
• Schedules and prioritizes planned maintenance work and coordinates with supervision.

Skills

Maintenance lead

Team supervision

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical equipment

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Primary Objective:

The Lead General Maintenance position in manufacturing assigned plant(s) is responsible for planning, directing action plans, and managing the Maintenance Team to maintain, troubleshoot, and restore failed systems and equipment. This includes sprinkler systems, dock doors, dock leveling plates, building electrical, HVAC, dock plates, building structure, and all production equipment. The Lead General Maintenance also recommends and implements system modifications to reduce equipment downtime and optimize efficiency. Additionally, they efficiently assign maintenance project work and lead the maintenance team in accordance with established company procedures.

Major Function And Scope

• Supervises hourly personnel involved with maintenance, repair, programming and servicing of plant facilities and equipment
• Leads the preventative maintenance program on items including production equipment, boilers, chillers, air washers, air compressors, electrical panels, switch gears, fire alarm systems, and security systems
• Collects and records data such as machine downtime, PM checklists, equipment calibration, and parts usage
• Assists shift supervisors in maintaining a clean and safe work environment for associates with 5S methodology
• Provides immediate solutions to problems that might arise with machines, equipment, or facilities
• Assists the supply room coordinator in ordering parts and reducing the MRO costs
• Maintains performance records on employees and routinely communicates performance to employees
• Schedule employees' work time and PTO time to ensure proper coverage for plant
• Schedules and prioritizes planned work from weekly downtime to scheduled PM maintenance
• Assures the availability of material to meet requirements of scheduled maintenance assignments
• Responsible for all Maintenance and Equipment improvement aspects of “Business Improvement” as well as the reporting of action plan for completion
• Works with Safety Specialist and Plant Leadership to ensure compliance to all safety regulations.
• Manages supply room function including spare parts inventory while minimizing risk and investment
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies And Supervision

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of lead maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of all OSHA requirements pertaining to the maintenance department as well as Insurance requirements to be compliant
• In depth knowledge of the electrical and mechanical equipment, facilities maintenance, and systems required

Competencies

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Read and understand technical documents and instructions such as blueprints, electrical schematics, mechanical and machine drawings for installations, troubleshooting, and repair
• Redirect skills to support new technologies while maintaining current commitments and ability to perform in a high-pressure environment and/or crisis situations
• Render good decisions to resolve problems, maintain safety and ensure adherence to Corporate Code of Conduct
• Manage/implement projects and contribute to concept development
• Using all facility equipment and machinery to allow for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and resolve other basic operating problems
• Analyze and interpret data and charts
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures
• Close vision depth perception and color perception are occasionally required to perform this job

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.