Night Shift Maintenance Team Lead

Bongards Creameries Inc.; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, V​

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability, life and voluntary保险

Employee Assistance Program

Profit Sharing

Internal Career Opportunities

Job summary

Bongards Creameries in Humboldt, TN is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to direct and assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, installing, and repairing cheese-making machines and related processes, while maintaining overall facility operations.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, adherence to safety and GMP guidelines, and the ability to manage multiple priorities on a night shift (6:00pm–6:00am). Experience in production/manufacturing maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous maintenance lead experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent Math and Reading skills.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Electrical experience with DC, AC up to 480V 3 phase preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Schematics, PLCs, Ladder Logic, Robotics preferred.
• Must adhere to Safety, OSHA, GMP guidelines and regulations.
• Must maintain high quality standards for plant and equipment cleanliness.
• Must report all food safety problems to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repair tasks.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and scheduling.
• Inspect and test equipment and verify with schematics.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for parts and services.
• Repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain records of repairs and parts used.
• Ensure food safety and quality guidelines are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical experience

Safety compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Ladder Logic

Robotics

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead based out of our Humboldt facility. The maintenance team lead is responsible for directing and assisting maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, installing and repairing cheese making machines, all associated processes as well as maintaining the facility as a whole.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance manager with delegation of preventative maintenance tasks
• Provide assistance and guidance (Train, Coach and Mentor) maintenance team members
• Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problem(s)
• Become trained and knowledgeable on all GMP and HACCP guidelines
• Become trained and certified on Powered Industrial Trucks
• Learn Squid Ink, Keyence, ROSS and other associated on site systems
• Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problem(s)
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned facility related equipment according to schedule
• Disassemble defective equipment to find root cause
• Install new or refurbished part(s) and coordinate subcontractor activities
• Repair or replace components for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, refrigeration equipment
• Record repairs done and inventory parts used
• Inspect and test system to verify system compliance with schematics and specifications
• Work in a safe and efficient manner
• Must report all Food Safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be comfortable to work indoor/outdoor, cold/warm environments, crawl spaces and elevated areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous maintenance lead experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent Math and Reading skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Electrical experience with DC, AC (up to 480V 3 phase) preferred
• Strong knowledge of Schematics, PLCs, Ladder Logic, Robotics preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, OSHA, GMP, other guidelines and regulations
• Must maintain highest quality standards for plant and equipment cleanliness
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Ability to spend long periods of time standing

Schedule

• Night Shift 6:00pm to 6:00am Monday - Friday, occasional Saturday, Sunday

Benefits

• Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities

Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron's milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.

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