Regional Maintenance Team Lead

84 Lumber; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier is seeking a Regional Maintenance Team Lead to manage and optimize the preventative maintenance program across multiple plants. Key responsibilities include ensuring a safe work environment, providing guidance to plant managers, and managing the maintenance budget. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical systems. This role involves considerable travel to various locations in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance including troubleshooting and working with various voltages.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, or Stick).
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and work in various physical positions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for maintenance-related matters across plants.
• Develop and manage the preventative maintenance (PM) program.
• Champion safety culture and conduct regular safety inspections.
• Control expenses related to divisional maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance expertise

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Mechanical systems proficiency

Welding and fabrication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CMMS programs

Job description

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Overview
The Regional Maintenance Team Leader is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe and efficient work environment across all divisional plants. The primary focus is to oversee and optimize the preventative maintenance program, providing expert guidance, leadership, and technical solutions to plant managers and maintenance supervisors. This role requires extensive travel to different plant locations to ensure consistent policy implementation and to facilitate new plant setups and equipment relocations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for plant managers and maintenance supervisors on all maintenance-related matters.
  • Evaluate and provide training to maintenance supervisors to ensure a high level of technical proficiency and adherence to company standards.
  • Provide expert guidance and solutions for complex or specialized maintenance inquiries.
  • Facilitate new plant setups and the installation/relocation of equipment.
• Maintenance & Operations:
  • Formulate, implement, and enforce maintenance policies and practices to promote a safe and productive environment.
  • Develop and manage the preventative maintenance (PM) program across all plants, ensuring it meets or exceeds company expectations.
  • Supervise the maintenance of all plant equipment, including scheduling weekly/monthly PMs and handling warranty repairs.
  • Perform and oversee all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance, including welding, cutting, grinding, and repairs to doors, walls, lighting, and HVAC systems.
  • Manage and update the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), including creating/completing PMs, scheduling work, and managing parts inventory.
  • Lead the installation and removal of new and old equipment.
  • Control expenses and manage the budget related to divisional maintenance.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Champion a culture of safety by establishing and enforcing policies and practices.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) of equipment and facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, equipment guards, E-Stops, and proper signage.
  • Oversee daily and monthly forklift inspections.
  • Manage the inventory and maintenance of fire extinguishers

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
  • Proven experience in electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting and working with a wide range of voltages (low voltage, single-phase, three-phase), servo motors, VFDs, and PLCs. Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Strong knowledge of pneumatic systems (valves, pressure sensors, cylinders, filters/dryers) and hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, cylinders), including the ability to read schematics.
  • Proficiency in mechanical systems, including chain drive systems, bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, and diesel/gas engines.
  • Experience with welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, or Stick).
  • Basic understanding of CNC operations and computer networking (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus).
• Computer Proficiency:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email applications.
  • Experience with CMMS programs for maintenance and inventory management.
• Physical & Analytical Skills:
  • Able to lift up to 75 lbs without assistance and work in a variety of physical positions (standing for long periods, bending, crouching, and in confined spaces).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose issues and provide an effective plan of action.