Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

Altria; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Altria in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement of the area. You will coach line teams to raise technical capability and champion a zero-loss mindset by root-cause analysis and adherence to standards.

You will analyze maintenance data, manage SAP Plant Maintenance work orders and notifications, and collaborate with planning to optimize weekly schedules across shifts while driving reliability and standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or associate’s degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) or related field
• Strong technical knowledge (mechanical or electrical) with scheduling and planning experience
• Experience using SAP Plant Maintenance for maintenance planning, scheduling, work order management, data analysis, and reliability initiatives is preferred
• Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions with tools like Power BI, Tableau or similar software
• Experience with maintenance systems including preventative/predictive, reliability/equipment lifecycle management, etc
• Manufacturing production experience and knowledge of processes and equipment
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment
• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement skills
• Willing to float to back shifts when needed

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Daily Direction Setting meetings to develop the day’s action plan and report on last 24 hours results
• Provide maintenance planning and scheduling reports (planned activities, tasks created/modified, etc.)
• Track breakdowns and insights from maintenance processes (defects, TroubleCall data)
• Review and prioritize defects with the Line Structure Team
• Review SAP work orders/notifications within 24 hours and keep backlog current
• Manage planned maintenance work and report on completions to support the day’s plan
• Coordinate with Line Structure Team for maintenance during planned stops across shifts
• Prioritize weekly maintenance schedules with planning resources
• Lead investigations of breakdowns, update dice charts, implement corrective actions
• Create one-point lessons to build team capability
• Identify improvement opportunities through maintenance KPIs and in-process measures
• Work with Technical Support to update preventive and predictive maintenance tasks

Education

Bachelor and/or associate’s degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) or related field

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Lead to join us at our Manufacturing Facility in Richmond, VA. This role will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the maintenance planning and scheduling, breakdown elimination and daily management systems for the area; coaching line teams to improve technical ability and providing continuity to other Progressive Maintenance and IWS systems.

You will also be responsible for interpreting and analyzing maintenance data for the line/area. This role must champion a zero-loss mindset by driving to root cause, reinforcing adherence to standards, and supporting total employee ownership.

What you will be doing:

• Actively participate in Daily Direction Setting meetings to develop the action plan for the day to include reporting on results for the previous 24 hours


• Provide maintenance planning and scheduling reports to include number of planned maintenance activities executed, number of planned maintenance tasks created / modified, etc.


• Track number of breakdowns and insights from maintenance processes and systems (i.e. defects found and fixed, TroubleCall data, etc.)


• Review and prioritize defects with the Line Structure Team


• Review and prioritize SAP work orders and notifications within 24 hours of generation and keeping backlog current


• Manage planned maintenance work and report on work completions and other maintenance activities that support the plan for the day and/or mitigate top losses


• Support and coordinate with Line Structure Team maintenance tasks that can be completed during planned stops across shifts


• Partner with planning and scheduling resources to prioritize weekly maintenance schedules


• Lead and support the investigation of breakdowns, updating dice charts, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence


• Create one-point lessons, and build team capability for maintenance activities


• Identify improvement opportunities through maintenance KPIs and in-process measures


• Work with the Technical Support Team to add/delete/modify preventative and predicative maintenance tasks

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor and/or associate’s degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) or related field or equivalent experience


• Strong technical knowledge (mechanical or electrical) to include scheduling and planning experience


• Experience using SAP Plant Maintenance for maintenance planning, scheduling, work order management, equipment data analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives is preferred


• Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions including tools such as Power BI, Tableau or any other relevant software


• Experience with maintenance systems including preventative/predicative, reliability/equipment lifecycle management, etc


• Manufacturing Production experience and knowledge of processes and equipment


• Demonstrated the ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment


• Skills in strategic thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement


• Willing to have the flexiblity to float to the back shifts, when needed

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.


• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully


• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real


• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus


• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary


• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends


• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family


• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.


• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life


• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.