Maintenance SME, Nights - Bakery Plant
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Job overview
Conagra Brands is hiring a Maintenance SME, Nights - Bakery Plant. The Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for the continuous improvement of mechanical equipment and processes at the bakery plant. This role involves coaching maintenance employees, guiding various improvement initiatives, and assisting with equipment troubleshooting. The SME will also monitor and teach continuous improvement systems to mechanics and participate in improvement projects.
Key focus areas include Coach maintenance employees and involve manager for support if needed, Guide BDA, MPS, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Prediction, UPS, Safety incidents to completion, and Coach and correct mechanics as a mechanic-trainer.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, 2 Year Degree In Industrial Maintenance, and 5+ Years Maintenance Experience. Important skills include Continuous Improvement, Product Types Knowledge, Department Rules Knowledge, GMP's Knowledge, FDA Knowledge, and OSHA Knowledge.
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Full job description
Shift: 3:00 PM-12:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $44.41 an hour + $0.50 shift differential
As the Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME), you are responsible for the Continuous Improvement of mechanical equipment and processes. You will need a sound knowledge of product types, department rules, GMP's, FDA, OSHA, Safety, Quality and technical skills relative to plant equipment. You are recognized as an extension of Management and are expected to act in a professional manner. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and work at our Indianapolis Bakery plant. You will earn $44.41 an hour.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
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You will coach maintenance employees and, if needed, involve manager for support.
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You will guide BDA, MPS, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Prediction, UPS, Safety incidents and other issues to completion.
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You will be a mechanic-trainer, responsible for coaching mechanics and correcting mechanics.
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You will prepare and lead meetings.
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You will assist the Maintenance Manager, Production Managers, operators and mechanics with equipment troubleshooting with urgency to keep equipment running.
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You will monitor and teach the continuous improvement systems to mechanics.
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You will participate in improvement projects and teams, including 5S, UPS, Kaizen, Breakdown Elimination, Defect Handling, Planning/Scheduling etc.
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You will improve 5S, housekeeping and GMP, in relation to tools, shop safety and equipment repair.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
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High School diploma or GED.
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2 year degree in Industrial Maintenance, or 5 years of maintenance experience
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Ability to work independently and lead a team.
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Experience performing mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
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Experience with electrical circuitry including: repairing and replacing motors, logic controls and process troubleshooting.
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Experience diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems, correcting them using a variety of tools and blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs, and creating parts lists with pricing for parts.
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Able to learn all plant operational equipment and processes.
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Expert in using shop tools such as Lathe, Mills, precision installation and PdM tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the tasks of this job, you are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. You will be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. You are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. You will be required to wear safety glasses, ear plugs, hair net, uniform, and hard hat when in production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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Anticipated Close Date: August 31, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
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Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
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Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
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Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
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Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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