JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE LEAD
FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER
SunOpta Overview:
SunOpta Inc.
is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries.
SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!
Job Summary:
[MAINTENANCE LEAD] Highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Lead to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive maintenance program the ideal candidate will be responsible for tracking and managing assets, monitoring equipment downtime and uptime, and overseeing continuous improvement initiatives.
Under minimal supervision perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of location’s business goals and objections.
Follow all site health and safety regulations and a strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
Essential Functions of the Job:
• Assist in the Maintenance Program Development: focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance for manufacturing equipment.
• · Asset Management: MVP to maintain a detailed inventory of manufacturing assets.
Keep track of assets added or removed and ensure accurate tracking of equipment status and lifecycle.
• · Team Management: Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians.
Provide training and support to ensure adherence to maintenance best practices.
• · Maintenance Execution: Oversee all maintenance activities, ensuring they are completed efficiently and in compliance with safety standards.
Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production and plant’s facility equipment.
• · Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to align maintenance strategies with overall business objectives.
• · Planning & Scheduling: Works closely with the Operations team to coordinate/ schedule maintenance activities related preventive/ predictive maintenance as well as planned and unplanned downtime.
• · Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• · If authorized, purchase tools, equipment, and critical spares to ensure needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
• · Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Production Line Workers
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5-10 years industrial maintenance experience required, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience and/or education.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing maintenance programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance
• Vocational or Technical in related areas
• Industry experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Excel, CMMS and other data reporting systems.
• Excellent attendance
• Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
Additional Considerations:
• Travel Expectation: Up to 5%.
• This position will be at the Plant in Modesto, CA.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Edit based on job: (Approximately; 5% of the work is performed in an office environment.
95% of work involve being in the manufacturing environment)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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