Preventative Maintenance Lead

Job Summary:

The Preventative Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the ongoing functionality, safety, and longevity of equipment and facilities within an organization. This position involves supervising a team of maintenance technicians and coordinating preventative maintenance activities to proactively address and mitigate equipment breakdowns and facility-related issues.

Job Responsibilities: 

1. Supervision and Team Leadership:
   • Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring their training, motivation, and productivity.
   • Schedule and assign tasks, projects, and duties to team members to maintain optimal preventative maintenance operations.
   • Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback, coaching, and support for continuous improvement.
2. Preventative Maintenance Planning:
   • Use and maintain the company provided CMMS program for all equipment and facilities.
   • Follow provided QPM & PM checklists, and task lists to ensure timely and systematic maintenance activities.
   • Collaborate with other departments to identify and prioritize equipment and facility maintenance needs.
3. Inspection and Assessment:
   • Conduct regular inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify potential issues and safety hazards.
   • Analyze data and reports to assess the condition of assets, taking necessary actions to prevent breakdowns or accidents.
4. Maintenance Execution:
   • Oversee the execution of preventative maintenance tasks, including lubrication, calibration, cleaning, and replacement of parts as required.
   • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards during maintenance activities.
   • Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
5. Inventory Management:
   • Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment required for preventative maintenance activities.
   • Coordinate procurement and restocking of supplies to minimize downtime.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, including equipment service history and maintenance logs.
   • Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
   • Communicate maintenance results and needs to management and other relevant stakeholders.
7. Budget Management:
   • Assist in developing and managing the preventative maintenance budget.
   • Monitor expenditures and make recommendations for cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as mechanical engineering or facilities management) or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in preventative maintenance, with a strong understanding of equipment and facility systems.
• Supervisory or leadership experience, demonstrating effective team management skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in maintenance operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Special Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and ben
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment.
• Exposure to heavy concentrations of grain dust.
• Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in outdoor work environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.