Night Shift Maintenance Team Lead Dairy Plant

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

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.