Team Leader Maintenance

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision Insurance

Well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Team Leader Maintenance at Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. in Pasco, WA leads a maintenance work group responsible for safety, installation, repair, and reliable operation to maximize plant uptime.

This role partners with the Line Structure Team and Planners to prioritize work and ensures safe, high-quality execution by the crew. Qualified candidates will have at least three years of electrical maintenance supervisory experience in a food processing environment, working knowledge of Arc Flash,

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of and manage programs and initiatives to include, but not restricted to Arc Flash, LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work and other safety programs.
• Must have working knowledge of and manage NEC code compliance.
• Minimum of three years electrical maintenance supervisory experience, preferably in a food processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department safety, personnel, installation, operation, repair, overhaul and maintenance activities.
• Prioritize planned work with Line Structure Team and Planners to improve equipment reliability and plant uptime.
• Coach and motivate team; ensure safety, quality and timely completion of tasks.
• Review and adjust schedules for workload and labor; optimize costs and resources.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and Lamb Weston policies.

Skills

Arc Flash

LOTO

Confined Space

Hot Work

NEC code compliance

Job description

Title: Team Leader Maintenance

Location: Pasco, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271913

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands‑on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

This person will oversee department Safety, personnel, installation, operation, repair, overhaul and general maintenance activities for a maintenance work group. Works closely with the Line Structure Team and Planners to properly prioritize planned work that attacks and eliminates deficiencies in a manner that safely improves and sustains equipment reliability to maximize plant production and uptime. Must have excellent leadership skills and be able to accomplish their assigned duties and tasks through subordinates. Serves as the key communicator for their area of responsibility. Ensures work force effectiveness by eliminating potential for conflicts, delays and by setting expectations for safety, quality and job duration. Coaches and constructively provides positive and motivating feedback to their team. Ability to think and make decisions quickly and effectively. Must be willing to accept change. Desire to constantly improve quality, products, skills and communication. Requires the ability to work flexible days and hours as needed. (Typical work week is Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00 with an hour for lunch.) Must be able to work some nights and weekends and potentially travel. Must be able to drive and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Job Description

Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs. Assures employees are holding shift safety huddles, performing safety audits, and participating in plant safety programs. Sets expectations for housekeeping and sanitation in the shop and on the job site and following up to validate compliance. Assures that team members execute job assignments at a level that at a minimum meets the expectations of their current job classification (3rd, 2nd, 1st, Tech, etc.). Documents coaching of validated deficiencies. Analyzes the mechanical and operational deficiencies of equipment and systems through personal observations, maintenance programs and Line Team and operator feedback. Utilizes observations and feedback to plan for and take corrective actions to eliminate the root causes of the deficiencies. Walks the floor to review work or equipment in action. Review work plan for variances and opportunities for improvement. Review and adjust schedules for workload and labor. Adjust work order priority. Reviews break downs and develops a plan of action or recommendation to address and resolve root cause. Assures the effective and efficient utilization of assigned labor, equipment, and repair parts to maintain control of operating and maintenance costs. Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan for and modify as needed operating and maintenance activities. Reviews production schedule and coordinates with production, opportunities or changes in scheduled maintenance activities. Assures production schedules are met and all issues are resolved and communicated in a timely fashion. Assures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as Lamb Weston policies and procedures.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of and manage programs and initiatives to include, but not restricted to; Arc Flash, LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work and other safety programs.
• Must have working knowledge of and manage NEC code compliance.
• Minimum of three years electrical maintenance supervisory experience, preferably in a food processing environment.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

Anticipated Close Date: 12/05/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below. Pay Rate or Range: $78,520.00 - $117,790.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

Company Background

Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.