Packing Plant Maintenance Lead - Reliability & Training

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

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.