Employment Opportunity: Maintenance Lead   
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to:  Director of Engineering
Supervises:  N/A
Travel:  As needed 

JOB PURPOSE:   

Primary responsibilities involve leading and coordinating the Maintenance Department with building/grounds maintenance, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant equipment, and ensuring the daily reduction of downtime in production. 

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Coordinates and assigns work to Maintenance employees
• Ensure work was completed efficiently, cost-effective and timely 
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used.  
• Transfer equipment and personnel from one project to another as necessary
• Ensure all safety, housekeeping, and environmental rules and guidelines are followed
• Perform installation, inspection, and repair of plant equipment  such as Metal detectors, Baggers, Sealers and Scales
• Assist employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery, equipment, or work processes 
• Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs 
• Responsible for training and leading the Lockout/Tagout Program 
• Recommend measures to improve operations and condition of equipment 
• Provide training to employees on quality standards and safe performance of equipment and tools 
• Provide appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of materials 
• Perform electrical work, welding, and other duties as needed
• Ensure all pertinent data related to maintenance activities are correct and documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Coordinates renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities
• Oversee and inspect outside contractors on any electrical, plumbing, and mechanical projects
• Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of previous Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations (including production equipment), material handling equipment, electrical PLCs, AC/DC motors and controls, mechanical power transmissions, gear drives, and speed ratios
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
• Thorough working knowledge of all tools, procedures, and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
• Thorough working knowledge of all electrical, mechanical systems, and electronic applications in an industrial environment
• Experience with metalworking and fabrication equipment
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Food Production, Manufacturing, and/or Warehouse experience required
• Able to manage several plant-wide tasks concurrently
• Familiar with all applicable safety and environmental codes, rules, and regulations as applied
• Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
• Frequently required to lift and/or push up to 50lbs
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license

 Skills/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and Mechanically inclined
• Ability to use percentages, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Computer literacy
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

 Educational/Training Experience

• High School Degree Required 
• Associates Degree Preferred 
• PLC programming certification Preferred
• Electrical/Mechanical certification preferred

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces
 
The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse areas that, under certain conditions, may require personal protective equipment and chemical safety.
 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
• Use of cleaning chemicals

This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
 
 Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization.  We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits.  Target salary for this role will be $34 to $40/hour. This position is eligible for an annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions).  Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, salary offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location. 

Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off. 

Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. 
E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.