The Area Maintenance Lead (AML) is a critical member of the Area Leadership Team along with the area coordinator and operations team. The AML is the owner for their area and is responsible for reducing maintenances losses by optimizing proactive maintenance and eliminating unplanned maintenance breakdowns. The AML coordinates daily planned stops, owns Abnormality Handling, Job Planning (PMs, corrective work etc.), and Breakdown Elimination (BDE) processes including leading the RCA process, FMOS escalation, execution of corrective actions across their area. Additionally, the AML serves as the spokesperson for the maintenance group within the Area Leadership Team – the Triad. The AML is a technical expert in the assigned area and uses their technical and leadership skills to influence and guide the team utilizing area data.

What are we looking for?

• This role requires the individual to have experience in Mx Planning and continuous improvement.
• They will plan the work in their respective area aligning that all the parts, tools, downtime availability are ready for work execution.
• This position then will use all the tools at their disposal to improve the reliability of their area this includes Breakdown Analysis (root cause analysis) to identify root causes and using that knowledge continuously improve: stockroom, PMs, training etc.
• You are both a planner and improver of the area you are responsible for.
• You need to be part of the scheduling process working with the Mx Manager and the Mx Coordinators to execute the planned work.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent;
• CMRP, CMRT, MRM, CMP certifications and diplomas are highly desired.
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Possess basic computer skills, knowledge of simple programs such as Excel and Word.

Knowledge / Experience

• 4 to 6 years experience in Maintenance or technical fields
• Experience in Maintenance Planning
• Electrical & Mechanical knowledge
• Must have strong computer skills with MS Office and Maintenance CMMS (SAP, Maximio, eMaint, FIIX)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for leading all maintenance activities and resources in an assigned plant or designated area, flawlessly executing planned maintenance shutdowns, leading all area technical continuous improvements and minimizing daily downtime
• Leads RCA process, determine root causes for production time lost and execute corrective actions to ensure eliminate issues.
• Follow FMOS escalation process for the area, owns escalation actions from the beginning to the end.
• Leads PM and predictive maintenance programs, line maintenance shutdowns, and run-time preventative maintenance
• Leads equipment rebuild process and validate results, including manage external contractors for activities in the area.
• Leads PMO or PM Blitz workshops for their designated area.
• Directly responsible for effective and efficient utilization of all maintenance resources allocated to the area; primary ownership of area maintenance budget
• Develops skills matrix for area and trainings required for technicians to be qualified in area
• Responsible to develop and maintain criticality assessment and parts for area.
• Continuous improvement for equipment modification, include but not limited design drawing, quotation, execution and vendor management.
• Engages operators and technicians to develop solutions and prioritize actions
• Is the reliability member in our continuous improve group the Triad.
• The triad represents Ops, Focus Improvement and Maintenance for driving down problems to root cause and improving their area of ownership.
• Supports shift based technicians with technical information and expertise in area
• Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures
• 70% of their time is “on the floor” working in their area. This includes non-wrench time activities such as problem solving, planning, and getting work done through others.
• Provides Maintenance Breakdown and Defect Management data in the Value Stream Area Connection Point.
• Supports the development of the daily action plan and reports against work completed for the day. Including work orders, PMs.
• Owns Defect Management Daily Management System (DMS) and Breakdown Elimination DMS.
• Sets priorities for maintenance area and works with Planner to schedule work, including utilization of other technical resources. Ensure completion rate and quality for WOs, PMs
• After hours technical support
• Works with Maintenance Technicians to develop and execute 30/60/90 day plans for reliability losses with primary focus on Maintenance Planned and Unplanned Losses.
• Owns results in reducing reliability losses for Unplanned and Planned Maintenance for area.
• Coordinate with area coordinator to develop CI strategy for the area, owns CI actions execution.
• Builds technical capability of Operating Teams and Equipment Owners to deliver overall line results thru coaching and training.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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