Technical Leader
- Arkadelphia, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide problem solving expertise and root cause analysis to Operations
- Implement effective predictive and preventative PM programs
- Lead, coach, and develop planning and reliability team, as well as operations technical resources
- Ensure technical documentation, PMs, and spares for department equipment and systems are identified and in place
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to technical resources within a department
- Manage technical budget and execute savings projects
- Identify equipment and facility deficiencies and ensure the initiation of corrective action
- Assess mechanic’s technical and troubleshooting skills
- Provide training and counseling as needed to assist mechanics in meeting performance standards
- Instruct production personnel in the proper operation and care of equipment
- Ensure preventive maintenance program is performed in accordance with company standards
- Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs. Ensure equipment is maintained in safe operating condition. Ensure compliance with the corporate accident prevention program
- Monitor performance of direct reports and provide feedback to improve performance
- Coordinate and implement company policies and procedures in all areas
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of industrial maintenance experience
- People management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology or a related area of study is preferred
- 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred
- Industrial maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
- Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment is preferred
- Understanding of the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process preferred
- Understanding of the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process preferred
- Ability to trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
- Strong Personal Computer Skills - Familiar with MS Excel and Word
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
- May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.