Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift

Eagle Family Foods; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the 3rd shift. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, training staff, and ensuring the efficiency of machinery. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, supervisory experience, and a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of mechanical/electrical technician experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure training and development of maintenance team members.
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities and optimize effectiveness.
• Document work performed and complete all work orders.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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At Eagle Foods, we are builders of brands, categories, and people. With a heritage of over 150 years, Eagle Foods is a diversified food company known for brands like Eagle Brand, Magnolia, PET Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors, Helper, and Suddenly Salad. Our products are available across all U.S. retail channels and in various foodservice and export markets.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure proper training, guidance, coaching, and development of maintenance team members.
2. Collaborate on special projects with production and engineering teams.
3. Coordinate with the storeroom to ensure proper kitting for scheduled jobs.
4. Manage third-party repairs onsite.
5. Identify warranty coverage scenarios for repairs, parts, or equipment failure.
6. Assess daily line performance using RedZone in conjunction with supervisors.
7. Train and motivate employees to follow safety standards.
8. Lead daily inter-shift communication meetings.
9. Oversee preventive maintenance activities and optimize their effectiveness.
10. Communicate upcoming work requirements to the team.
11. Document work performed and complete all work orders in the asset management system (ManagerPlus).
12. Assist in capital projects and machine rebuilds.
13. Conduct breakdown analysis to prevent recurrence of issues.
14. Train maintenance staff in problem-solving and breakdown analysis techniques.
15. Recommend improvements to PM schedules and strategies.
16. Participate in plant asset management programs.
17. Cross-train maintenance leads.
18. Develop and implement strategies for maintenance operations.
19. Read and interpret safety documentation, blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
20. Write routine reports and correspondence.
21. Rework and rebuild mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
22. Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
23. Operate high-lift equipment and machine tools safely.
24. Train and perform Lockout/Tagout procedures.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
3. 4-6 years of mechanical/electrical technician experience; supervisory experience preferred.
4. Fluency in English; Spanish preferred.