Team Leader - Maintenance (Holton)

Johnsonville; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to manage and mentor a skilled team across 2nd shift. You will drive preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and partner with engineers and production members to upgrade equipment and processes.

The role emphasizes reliability excellence and continuous improvement to keep Johnsonville’s production lines running at peak performance. Qualified candidates will have 4+ years in industrial maintenance, with strong electrical/mechanical

Qualifications

• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership experience is required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating shifts.
• Technical certifications in Maintenance Management and Reliability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure planned and preventive maintenance schedules using SAP and Viziya.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and implement proactive solutions.
• Develop relationships with internal customers and prioritize work.
• Identify skill gaps and mentor team members to higher performance.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Technical diploma in Industrial Maintenance

Associates/Bachelor’s in technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Viziya

MS Office

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

Position Overview

Leadand assist withImplementing Johnsonville's Reliability Excellence Program

Initiate preventative maintenance strategies, Coordinate maintenance Repairs and Troubleshoot all plant and some utility equipment

Assist in developing a World Class Maintenance Department

Ensure effective communication between all maintenance shifts relative to scheduling, work projects, and other necessary information

Facilitate the successful resolution of recurrent problems through team participation

Coordinate all 2ndShift Maintenance activities and ensure completion or all required work

Along with Maintenance Coordinator, participate in resolving team member issues

Lead the training and development of all 2ndShift Maintenance

Lead and maintain continuous improvement efforts as they relate to equipment and process

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a team of highly skilled maintenance technicians

Ensure planned work schedules, preventative maintenance schedules and responsibilities are completed using SAP, Vizyia

Engage in Root Causes Analysis and implement proactive solutions

Develop relationships with internal customers

Set work priorities and provide direction, as needed, to Members

Identify technical skill gaps and develop Members to meet those needs

Create an atmosphere of innovation and problem-solving within the Maintenance Team

Build team chemistry and participation

Drive the improvement of equipment and team members

Work to create an environment that makes Johnsonville the Best Place to Work

Be an agent of change to increase performance and results

Work with members to develop and maintain their career goals

Track and analyze team performance metrics to drive improvement

Deliver accurate and on time coaching and timekeeping practices

Research parts needed for work/repairs and properly utilize Parts Inventory and Work Order systems.

Act as a point of contact for the facility maintenance during your assigned shift operations

All other duties as assigned

Education

Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance Technology or other technical discipline (Experience and knowledge will be considered for internal candidates)

Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline a plus

Experience

At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry experience a plus)

Technical team leadership experience is preferred

Certificates or training in Maintenance Management and Reliability preferred

Skills

Demonstrated electrical and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills

Leadership experience is required

Commitment to personal growth and a proven ability to coach and mentor others to higher levels of responsibility and skills

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Strong decision making and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks at a time

Highly motivated self-starter with the drive to achieve results

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP (or equivalent CMMS software), and Viziya (or equivalent maintenance scheduling software)

Other Requirements

Benefits and Compensation

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave‑able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God‑given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.