LEW Maintenance - Whey Maint Group Lead

Leprino Foods

Lemoore, CAJobPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

Lemoore, CAJobNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location

Lemoore, CA

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Job overview

Leprino Foods is hiring a LEW Maintenance - Whey Maint Group Lead. The Group Leader oversees and directs a crew performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. This role supports the Maintenance Supervisor with weekly plan execution, ensures compliance with SOPs, and performs daily area walk-throughs for pre-planning work. The leader also assists with managing the work backlog and attends production meetings.

Key focus areas include Provide direction to the crew and equipment in accordance with Company SOPs, Ensure weekly plan execution to facilitate minimum 80% planned work completion, and Perform daily pass downs with clarity and accuracy.

Successful candidates bring Previous Leadership Experience, Physical Functional Requirements, and Judgment And Decision Making. Important skills include Arc Welding, Welding, Oxy/Ace Welding, Black Welding, Stainless Steel Welding, and Aluminum Welding.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Arc WeldingWeldingOxy/Ace WeldingBlack WeldingStainless Steel WeldingAluminum WeldingBrazingDesignLayoutFabricationRead BlueprintsRead P&ID DrawingWork With Outside ContractorsElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingDairy Equipment KnowledgeForklift OperationProper Safe Use of Hand ToolsLeadership AbilityCommitment to SafetyGMPs KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsComputer LiteracyExercise JudgmentDecision Making

Qualifications

Previous Leadership ExperienceFulfill Physical Functional Requirements Per ADA

Full job description

Whey MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

General Summary:

Group Leader is responsible for overseeing and directing the crew performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. Support Maintenance Supervisor with a Weekly Plan execution.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for providing direction to the crew and equipment in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure weekly plan execution to facilitate minimum requirement of 80% planned work completion.
Responsible to perform daily pass downs with clarity and accuracy (Assist Maintenance Supervisor)
Ensure all Red Tags, Hot Work permits, and documentations filled in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Performs daily area walk through of department to pre-plan work with production team. (Pre-plan)
Oversee availability of maintenance support throughout the day for production department needs.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with managing the work backlog.
Attend production meetings and follow ups.
Responsible for tracking of repairable(s) and the disposition process.
At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
Responsible for fabrication or modification of equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
Responsible for the installation of new or used equipment.
Responsible for repairs of building and all plant equipment.
Responsible to promptly respond to any equipment break downs or downtime when applicable.
Responsible to assist in shift coverage when applicable.
Responsible for welding repairs to plant equipment.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
Responsible to fulfill MEP requirements.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Responsible for communicating major changes on issues and jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must demonstrate knowledge of previous leadership experience.
Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and oxy/ace.
Ability to weld blk, ss, alum, and Brazing
Ability to design, layout and fabricate.
Ability to read blueprints and P&ID drawing.
Ability to work well with outside contractors.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of all dairy equipment.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated leadership ability. Lead by Example.
Demonstrated 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.
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.

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