Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift

Post Holdings Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to guide the shift maintenance crew, oversee emergency and proactive maintenance, and partner with operations to keep equipment running at peak performance.

The role requires solid hands-on experience with SAP CMMS, root cause analysis, and safety compliance, with weekend/holiday availability; the team emphasizes food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience is recommedned.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial operations, Plant operations, maintenance, utilities and/or related field.
• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.
• Experience in the installation, diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment through troubleshooting required. Electrical troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values and principles.
• Must observe and practice all Department/Plant Procedures including wearing the required PPE.
• Adherence to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards, and following all GMP guidelines.
• To improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency through work execution and timely response to emergency and urgent production needs.
• Report accurate communications on any incidents and/or work-related injuries from shift.
• Motivate team members through energetic and positive engagement while Inspiring team members by leading through example.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to order and lookup parts, write work orders, review scheduled work orders, print out work orders, charge time to work orders and enter results for executed work. Ability to train mechanics on CMMS system as needed.
• Communicate results of work and any follow-up back to customers i.e., operations team, plant leadership team, QA team, Safety/Food Safety team when appropriate and/or as required.
• Participate in daily shift meetings as required; provide consistent communications (through self or others) and maintain a floor presence in assigned work area.
• Request gap closure capability of maintenance technicians through MFI Maintenance skills development program by partnering with Maintenance Supervisor and assist in training efforts.
• Provide Feedback to Performance Management evaluations within the spirit of the Performance Management program.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on shift using precision maintenance techniques and troubleshoot/diagnose intermittent failures. Engage in hands‑on work and show what looks good to team members.
• Plan and directs the activities based on Plant work priority standards within the maintenance team to ensure Plant equipment is maintained at precision levels consistent with company specifications. Ensures adherence to maintenance process (means) by crew members including escalation plans.
• Support activities of a technical planner to repairs by ensuring technicians are providing details scope in their own work orders. Look for continuous improvement opportunity and feedback on scheduled work and PM activities back to maintenance supervisor and technical planner.
• Utilizes visual factory and conditional monitoring concepts when it is part of standard work.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects, Plant productivity projects OEM and contractor visits as needed.
• Able to get certified in CPR, First Aid and Forklift Operation.
• May be requested to cover vacation for maintenance supervisor.
• Adheres to safe work practices, following GMP’s, maintaining sanitary conditions and ensuring that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Emergency repair

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

CMMS SAP

Team supervision

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Wakefield, Nebraska

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: Yes

Req ID: 32728

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food .

Location Description

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds.

Responsibilities

3rd Shift / M-F 10pm to 6am

SUMMARY :

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading and directing all maintenance work of shift maintenance crew including emergency repair, reactive maintenance, and proactive maintenance activities. The position will ensure successful completion of daily maintenance work scheduled or unscheduled by partnering with operational and support team members. The position will assist in completing root cause analysis process by collecting evidence necessary on shift to move the organization to become a proactive organization. The role is responsible in supporting safety, quality/ food safety and performance KPI results. This role must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

ACTIVITIES :

• Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values and principles.
• Must observe and practice all Department/Plant Procedures including wearing the required PPE.
• Adherence to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards, and following all GMP guidelines.
• To improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency through work execution and timely response to emergency and urgent production needs.
• Report accurate communications on any incidents and/or work-related injuries from shift.
• Motivate team members through energetic and positive engagement while Inspiring team members by leading through example.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to order and lookup parts, write work orders, review scheduled work orders, print out work orders, charge time to work orders and enter results for executed work. Ability to train mechanics on CMMS system as needed.
• Communicate results of work and any follow-up back to customers i.e., operations team, plant leadership team, QA team, Safety/Food Safety team when appropriate and/or as required.
• Participate in daily shift meetings as required; provide consistent communications (through self or others) and maintain a floor presence in assigned work area.
• Request gap closure capability of maintenance technicians through MFI Maintenance skills development program by partnering with Maintenance Supervisor and assist in training efforts.
• Provide Feedback to Performance Management evaluations within the spirit of the Performance Management program.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on shift using precision maintenance techniques and troubleshoot/diagnose intermittent failures. Engage in hands‑on work and show what looks good to team members.
• Plan and directs the activities based on Plant work priority standards within the maintenance team to ensure Plant equipment is maintained at precision levels consistent with company specifications. Ensures adherence to maintenance process (means) by crew members including escalation plans.
• Support activities of a technical planner to repairs by ensuring technicians are providing details scope in their own work orders. Look for continuous improvement opportunity and feedback on scheduled work and PM activities back to maintenance supervisor and technical planner.
• Utilizes visual factory and conditional monitoring concepts when it is part of standard work.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects, Plant productivity projects OEM and contractor visits as needed.
• Able to get certified in CPR, First Aid and Forklift Operation.
• May be requested to cover vacation for maintenance supervisor.
• Adheres to safe work practices, following GMP’s, maintaining sanitary conditions and ensuring that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience is recommedned.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial operations, Plant operations, maintenance, utilities and/or related field.
• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.
• Experience in the installation, diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment through troubleshooting required. Electrical troubleshooting is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose and repair of all mechanical power transmission equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, process pumps, control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration, lubrication devices and basic electrical AC/DC Troubleshooting and related system.
• Skilled or Knowledge in welding, sanitary welding, pipe fitting, soldering, rigging application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Skilled or Knowledge in machine shop to fabricate within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment. Vernier, calipers, and depth gauges etc.
• 480v 3 phase knowledge required. Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E is preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices a plus. Allen Bradley experiences a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Proven ability to effectively lead teams by successfully motivating and coaching others including strong follow through, communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate in a team environment and build, positive working relationships with all team peers and customers.
• Ability to be flexible to shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Proven conflict resolution skills being able to think through relatively complex issues and arrive at well-thought conclusions.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and CMMS System (Preferably SAP).
• Ability to travel for training and continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to endure daily excessive walking, standing, crouching, lifting (excess of 60lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching.

The pay range for this position is $28.56 to $35.70 per hour.

3rd Shift / M-F 10pm to 6am

SUMMARY :

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading and directing all maintenance work of shift maintenance crew including emergency repair, reactive maintenance, and proactive maintenance activities. The position will ensure successful completion of daily maintenance work scheduled or unscheduled by partnering with operational and support team members. The position will assist in completing root cause analysis process by collecting evidence necessary on shift to move the organization to become a proactive organization. The role is responsible in supporting safety, quality/ food safety and performance KPI results. This role must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

ACTIVITIES :

• Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values and principles.
• Must observe and practice all Department/Plant Procedures including wearing the required PPE.
• Adherence to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards, and following all GMP guidelines.
• To improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency through work execution and timely response to emergency and urgent production needs.
• Report accurate communications on any incidents and/or work-related injuries from shift.
• Motivate team members through energetic and positive engagement while Inspiring team members by leading through example.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to order and lookup parts, write work orders, review scheduled work orders, print out work orders, charge time to work orders and enter results for executed work. Ability to train mechanics on CMMS system as needed.
• Communicate results of work and any follow-up back to customers i.e., operations team, plant leadership team, QA team, Safety/Food Safety team when appropriate and/or as required.
• Participate in daily shift meetings as required; provide consistent communications (through self or others) and maintain a floor presence in assigned work area.
• Request gap closure capability of maintenance technicians through MFI Maintenance skills development program by partnering with Maintenance Supervisor and assist in training efforts.
• Provide Feedback to Performance Management evaluations within the spirit of the Performance Management program.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on shift using precision maintenance techniques and troubleshoot/diagnose intermittent failures. Engage in hands‑on work and show what looks good to team members.
• Plan and directs the activities based on Plant work priority standards within the maintenance team to ensure Plant equipment is maintained at precision levels consistent with company specifications. Ensures adherence to maintenance process (means) by crew members including escalation plans.
• Support activities of a technical planner to repairs by ensuring technicians are providing details scope in their own work orders. Look for continuous improvement opportunity and feedback on scheduled work and PM activities back to maintenance supervisor and technical planner.
• Utilizes visual factory and conditional monitoring concepts when it is part of standard work.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects, Plant productivity projects OEM and contractor visits as needed.
• Able to get certified in CPR, First Aid and Forklift Operation.
• May be requested to cover vacation for maintenance supervisor.
• Adheres to safe work practices, following GMP’s, maintaining sanitary conditions and ensuring that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.
• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience is recommedned.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial operations, Plant operations, maintenance, utilities and/or related field.
• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.
• Experience in the installation, diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment through troubleshooting required. Electrical troubleshooting is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose and repair of all mechanical power transmission equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, process pumps, control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration, lubrication devices and basic electrical AC/DC Troubleshooting and related system.
• Skilled or Knowledge in welding, sanitary welding, pipe fitting, soldering, rigging application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Skilled or Knowledge in machine shop to fabricate within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment. Vernier, calipers, and depth gauges etc.
• 480v 3 phase knowledge required. Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E is preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices a plus. Allen Bradley experiences a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Proven ability to effectively lead teams by successfully motivating and coaching others including strong follow through, communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate in a team environment and build, positive working relationships with all team peers and customers.
• Ability to be flexible to shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast‑paced work environment.
• Proven conflict resolution skills being able to think through relatively complex issues and arrive at well‑thought conclusions.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and CMMS System (Preferably SAP).
• Ability to travel for training and continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to endure daily excessive walking, standing, crouching, lifting (excess of 60lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)