Maintenance Lead - VA

Unique Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Industries, a family-owned company, is seeking a Maintenance Lead for its Blairs Distribution Center. This role involves leading maintenance associates, overseeing operational support, and ensuring all equipment is adequately serviced. Ideal candidates will have extensive maintenance experience, electrical skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. Join a team that values family, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

401K

Multiple healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems and hydraulics required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to lead maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance functions and lead maintenance associates.
• Ensure equipment repairs and maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
• Assist in developing departmental SOPs and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year Technical or Associate's Degree

Tools

PLC Software

Job description

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About Us

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. If you're looking for a job that's exciting, rewarding, and team-focused, apply today! We would love to have you come join the party.

About Us

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. If you're looking for a job that's exciting, rewarding, and team-focused, apply today! We would love to have you come join the party.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to work in the Blairs Distribution Center, 1st shift. The Maintenance Lead is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager and Senior Maintenance Manager within the maintenance group in the repair of existing equipment, installation of new equipment, and maintenance of buildings and grounds for Unique Industries, Inc., Blairs, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance functions during assigned shifts as lead at the Blairs VA facilities, including Building, Grounds, and operational support equipment. Help with shutdown planning for assigned shifts, monitor all Preventative Maintenance for maintenance associates on shift, and help with training /development of assigned maintenance associates.
• Supervises and motivates assigned associates on safety, quality, productivity, training, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Facilitates methodical troubleshooting approaches utilizing the 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, and Formal Failure Analysis for the assigned shift and personnel.
• Helps the Manager develop, execute, and revise departmental SOPs to enhance quality, quantity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Interacts with all areas of the department to understand issues and assess needs to improve consistency and integrity of processes.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager in supervising the departmental workforce daily, including providing direction, setting deadlines, and resolving problems.
• Report issues with machines and equipment during shifts promptly to the maintenance manager.
• Ensures that all machine and equipment issues are adequately repaired during the shift and reported to the Maintenance Manager in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the Manager and Maintenance Administrative Assistant about any parts that need to be stocked for machinery/equipment or are currently out of stock.
• Helps monitor associate breaks and lunches; reports any issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Strives to build knowledge and skills with maintenance techs continuously.
• Stays current with developments within the Maintenance Department and shares expertise with others.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager in holding team members accountable for adhering to federal, State, and company policies and procedures.
• Exhibits a professional manner when dealing with others.
• Constantly works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• A commitment to companywide quality and safety is required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with management, colleagues, line staff, and individuals outside the company to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to report departmental shift needs to the Maintenance Manager and assists in developing short- and long-term strategic plans to address those needs.
• Electrical and mechanical skills to maintain warehouse systems.
• Practice oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, drawings, and associated documents to maintain efficient standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA, VOSHA, and local codes pertaining to general safety and maintenance of grounds, buildings, and associated equipment used.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to Lead Shift Maintenance during repairs, troubleshooting, and installation of equipment.
• H/S diploma or GED is a requirement
• Two-year Technical or associate’s degree accepted.
• Five to seven years experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of Conveyor systems, PLCs, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics required.
• Working knowledge of RS Logis/Studio 5000. Or similar PLC Software
• Supervision / Leadership experience preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Electrical Journeyman preferred
• 5+ years as an industrial Mechanic and/or electrician preferred
  
  

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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