Senior Food Plant Maintenance Lead

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to manage the maintenance team at our metro food production facility. You will lead daily operations, assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure all food safety and equipment safety documentation is completed.

You will diagnose equipment issues, develop preventive maintenance schedules, manage inventories and budgets, coordinate with contractors, and ensure GMP, OSHA, FSMA, and related regulatory standards are met while fostering a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 12+ months of supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• OSHA safety certification or related training.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and hydraulic systems in food manufacturing.
• Ability to read repair manuals, blueprints and safety procedures.
• Experience working with external contractors and vendors.
• Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance software.
• MS Office proficiency; ability to learn custom apps.
• ERP processes understanding in food manufacturing.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to build partnerships with stakeholders.
• Passion for food and mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the maintenance team and assign tasks.
• Ensure safety and regulatory documentation and targets are met.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine repair strategies.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure checklists and inspections of drives, motors, belts, fluids, filters.
• Schedule maintenance to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in budgeting and cost estimates for repairs and replacements.
• Follow safety policies including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and tools.
• Ensure GMP, OSHA, USDA, FSMA and related standards.
• Collaborate with Team Members Services on employee relations.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory rules and standards.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

CMMS knowledge

ERP basics

Budgeting

Vendor management

Team development

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to manage the maintenance team at our metro food production facility. You will lead daily operations, assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure all food safety and equipment safety documentation is completed.

You will diagnose equipment issues, develop preventive maintenance schedules, manage inventories and budgets, coordinate with contractors, and ensure GMP, OSHA, FSMA, and related regulatory standards are met while fostering a