Maintenance Lead

Job Description
Kraft Heinz - Winchester

Maintenance Lead Job Description

Department: Maintenance

Position Type: Hourly Wage Type: Class N
Function: Maintenance

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.

Summary: The maintenance Lead is the technical leader and the maintenance system owner for the portion / line. He/ She is responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses. The Maintenance Lead is responsible for building capability in operating teams to deliver overall results. They are responsible to implement, maintain and continuously improve the DMSs they own in their area. Maintenance Leads own Defect Handling, Breakdown Elimination, Costs Control, Work Execution, Preventive Maintenance and Lubrication in their assigned area(s) and are to provide a continuity link to the MRE pillar.

Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner. Assists team members with technical issues or advanced problems with given assignments. Inspects work performed by team members. Tracks and logs workers time, materials, and other resources used for inventory
Crucial duties and responsibilities:

Work with all departments to meet or surpass the plant's safety goals. Safety - must be on a Safety Team either as a co-leader or participant. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Establish, maintain and improve the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling business flow process Good knowledge of SAP Scope the full extent of maintenance work needed to conduct the relevant repair / preventive / predictive / design-out activities on the organization's plant and equipment Develop cost and time estimates of planned maintenance work Purchase all vital parts, equipment, services and documentation to perform the maintenance work Write applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality Build, support and work as a key stakeholder on the TRIOS team targeting downtime and required repairs. Review and distribute workload and resolve progress of work and completion dates. Compile reports of work in progress (WIP), inventory levels, cost, and production problems. Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities. Connect with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss necessary changes. Connect with personnel, vendors, and customers resolve complaints or eliminate delays Owner of the KPI and 52-week plan in their area Provides leadership to their team. Assist in the development and participates in Green Room process improvement meetings. Mentor and train all technicians assigned in your area. Verify WOs are properly filled out by technicians in your area, time managed and parts properly checked out of the stockroom. Performs other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills: This is a leadership role and successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities that align with the Kraft Heinz Winchester culture.

• Positive leadership style with a focus on coaching and mentoring
• Demonstrate Kraft Heinz key values "We own It" and "We Dare to do Better"
• Ability to influence others and drive results through positive leadership

.Proficiencies/Abilities: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability - Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting optimally to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration - Working optimally with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Understand and follow company and site policies and procedures on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hold Tags, HACCP, USDA, Foreign Objects, Safety and Security. Must have held the position of Maintenance Technician for a minimum of one year.

Location(s)
Winchester Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .