Purpose and role of job:

Lead all maintenance team members on crew and manage company assets to safely maximize machine equipment and its components.  

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities

Follows and ensures accountability for all necessary regulations (i.e.: GMP, FDA, and ISO)Monitors all maintenance work orders and sets crew/shift goalsCollaborates in planning daily maintenanceProvide direction and resources as necessary for off shift/afterhours supportPerforms other duties as necessary when directed to do so

Communication/Collaboration Responsibilities

Ensures proper communications and plans to shift support and crewsVerifies communication of process changes and quality procedure/specification changesSupports the support teams with key initiatives and special projects

Safety Leadership

Demonstrates and verifies 100% compliance of safety best practices with team membersDrives a zero-loss time mentality with team through continuous improvement practicesAssures personal participation and team verification for 100% compliance of monthly safety audits, Safety Committees, safety observations, LMS training, etc.

People Leadership

Understands and models the values and culture of the companyServes as a positive team player that works to find solutions and builds team moraleLeads, coaches and mentors all direct team members and indirect support teams to achieve goals and successful execution of the maintenance plan on the shiftEmpowers others and models accountabilityBuilds trusting and caring relationships with all team membersLeads cross-company teamwork and collaborationDrives execution on completion of tasksCompletes on time, well-written reviewsProvides continuous feedback to team membersPartners with Maintenance Manager and Training Department to schedule and support skills training and individual development of team membersEvaluates/verifies technical skills of team members to identify skill gaps and training needs

Business Management & Administrative Responsibilities

Leads a robust asset management and housekeeping programAssists with developing, distributing, and executing preventative maintenance schedules for equipment. Continuously re-evaluating PM program for optimal efficiencyAssists with trouble shooting of all machinery, equipment, and components as neededAssists with business improvement projects as applicableProvides support for line changeoversManages events and/or incidents per protocolsAssists in time and attendance record keepingAssists in collecting and publishing maintenance metrics and reports

Education and experience requirements:

Minimum of two years of college courses (preferred)Minimum of five years’ experience within maintenance role (preferred)Minimum of two years of experience in a leadership capacityKnowledge and/or experience with CMMSExcellent oral and written communication skills, computer skills, and mathematical skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook & Excel)

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.