Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. in Memphis, TN, seeks a skilled maintenance professional to own packing department equipment and lead reliability efforts. You will collaborate with Engineering, drive root-cause fixes, and train technicians on maintenance practices and safety.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong troubleshooting, and experience with Maximo and PM Pillar tools. Valid shift flexibility and compliance with safety standards are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum age 18 to apply.

Responsibilities

• Owns packing department mechanical equipment and drives loss reduction with Eng.
• Trains shift technicians on operational and maintenance skills.
• Conducts 1:1s with maintenance technicians.
• Signs permits for hot work, line break, and confined space entry.
• Provides functional training on gearbox, lubrication, etc.
• Trains technicians in AM/PM Pillar Tools.
• Collaborates with Maintenance Planner on scope of work.
• PM Pillar DMS ownership and safety/quality focus.
• Supports Change Management initiatives.
• Cross-trains with other maintenance coordinators.
• On-call off-shift support as needed.
• Inputs to team lead for end-of-shift handoffs.
• Understands unit operations; explains form and function.
• Meets plant E&T for training policies.
• Coordinates with outside contractors; Maximo PM Owner.
• PM Pillar member; supports OpEx and HPO systems.
• Aims to model Operational Excellence.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Maintenance planning & PM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Owns mechanical equipment in the Packing Department. Provides project input and collaboration with Engineering Department. Drives out losses (failures and breakdowns) within equipment and department. Understands all inputs and outputs to the packing. Uses failure and breakdown data to develop focus of work and action plans. Trains shift technicians and maintenance techs on operational and maintenance skills. Conducts 1:1s with maintenance technicians Signs permit for hot work, line break, and confined space entry. Provides key functional expertise training (gearbox, lubrication, etc.). Trains technicians on proper equipment maintenance utilizing AM / PM Pillar Tools. Work closely with the Maintenance Planner to develop scope of work for all maintenance and project work in the department. Owns a Safety or Quality Key Element and PM Pillar DMS. Participates and trains others on the importance of Change Management. Continues to train and improve department, cross train with other maintenance coordinators. On call to provide off shift support as needs arise. Provides input to team leader and technical resource for end of shift pass down. Will complete the step-up card pertaining to his/her expertise and score 4’s on 90% of the step-up card. Understands all unit operations in the Packing Department and can explain form and function. Meets with plant E&T resources to understand the plant training policies and systems. Coordinates and leads communication and work with outside contractors PM Owner in Maximo, managing all aspects of work orders system Member of PM Pillar, and understands all aspects of OpEx Understand and models Operational Excellence and HPO systems and tools.
• Exhibits a positive attitude; eager to teach and learn
• Behaves as a role model for Mechanical, Electrical, and General Plant Safety
• Participates in Quality Systems
• Exhibits strong communication skills (able to communicate with all members of the Plant)
• Exhibits strong troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrates leadership in improvements, training, and projects
• Displays effective documentation skills
• Monitors the progress of technicians work and status through projects and daily interactions
• Displays technical expertise in hand tools, shop skills, and welding
• Demonstrates PM completion, tracking, and developing skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Employee is required to stand and lift frequently. Employee is required to use hands and arms for reaching/handling purposes. Employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time. Employee must be able to work 12-hour shifts. Employee must be able to work any shift (day or night) including weekends and holidays if a business need arises. Employee must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis. Employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis. Employee must be able to tolerate exposure to food allergens. Employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis as well as stand on or move around on platforms, equipment, and concrete floors.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required Associates degree or higher preferred Minimum age 18 to apply

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®

We’re an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.