LEW Maintenance - Cheese Maint Group Leader

Cheese Maintenance Department

General Summary:

• At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role - Cheese Maintenance Group Leader (2nd Shift) Rate is $44.78 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies). Group Leader, under the direction of the supervisor, is responsible for overseeing and directing the crew performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

Job Description:

• Ensure daily scheduled plan is being followed and facilitated.
• Ensure all Maintenance Techs have achieved 80% of their planned work hours for their shift.
• Performs area walk through of dept to ensure daily work is being conducted.
• This includes tracking of repairable(s) and the disposition process.
• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Responsible for providing direction to the crew and equipment in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).     
• Responsible for fabrication or modification of equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
• Responsible for the installation of new or used equipment.
• Responsible to promptly respond to any equipment break downs or downtime when applicable.
• Responsible to assist in shift coverage when applicable.
• Responsible for all repairs to plant equipment. Able to prioritize work.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Must demonstrate knowledge via standardized maintenance questionnaire.
• Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and oxy/ace.
• Ability to design, layout and fabricate.

• Ability to read blue prints and P&ID drawing.
• Ability to work well with outside contractors.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies: 

• Demonstrate leadership ability.  Lead by Example.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety.  Knowledge of GMPs.
• Must be able to fulfill physical functional requirements of position per ADA.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  Computer literacy.
• Multitask and decision make.

Working Relationships:

• This position reports to the Maintenance Department Manager or a Supervisor.
• This position will regularly interact with other production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and possible overtime.

Work Environment Description:

The following physical and mental activities are necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.