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_Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities_** **_:_

+ Ensure safe work environment for self and others by complying with all safety rules, requirements, and programs, as well as making suggestions to improve safety of the facility and personnel.

+ Support plant Quality, high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QRMP, Quality Management Systems and plant productivity programs

+ This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Fort Smith, AR QRMP accountability document.

Technical:

+ Utilize Maintenance Windows to coordinate routine and non-routine activities on assigned equipment in order to ensure safety, product quality and optimum line efficiency. Work across shifts and functions as needed to effectively operate as a team

+ Owns Preventative Maintenance systems for the assigned area, focusing on ongoing development of preventative maintenance plan, defect handling (in support of AM) breakdown elimination, and scheduling of Maintenance Windows.

+ Supports development and leads portions of area’s 90-day loss elimination plan

+ Coaches and develops shift teams by serving as technical coach and resource

+ Actively participates in Line HPS meetings and execution of the daily plan

+ Must be able to write clear and concise presentations and communications

+ Utilize the CMMS system to document maintenance activities, order parts, schedule and develop work orders.

+ Perform all aspects of mechanical, electrical and preventative types of maintenance on various high-speed and packaging machinery

+ Trouble shooting

+ Read electrical prints and perform basic wiring up to 480 volts

+ Prioritize PM and AM activities with the weekly schedule

Leadership:

+ Maintain a good working relationship with associates on all shifts, while supporting plant and departmental goals and vision

+ Coaching Skills: Must be able to comfortably coach other employees on continuous improvement processes and systems; use principle centered coaching leadership and humble questioning

+ Problem Solving Skills: Must be able to solve complex problems

+ Communication Skills: Maintenance Lead will work with all levels of employees and management. They must be capable of preparing and giving individual and group presentations.

+ Organization Skills: must manage multiple tasks across multiple shifts

+ Drives breakthrough results in Planned and Unplanned downtime, and owns:

+ M&R cost for line

+ % planned maintenance and % PM’s complete

+ Breakdown reduction

+ Coaching and qualifying aspects of AM and PM activities with employees within the process

+ Organize and execute duties as directed by the owner of the process

+ Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are a low cost, high quality producer

+ Conform to all Planters policies and procedures

+ Perform Sanitation and Housekeeping Activities and validate effectiveness

+ Serve as relief coordinator or operator as needed.

+ Management reserves the right, as it deems necessary to assign jobs on a temporary basis in any manner that supports efficient plant operations

_Basic or minimum Qualifications/Abilities_** **_:_

+ Minimum of two years of experience in industrial maintenance

+ Prefer experience in leadership role

+ Computer Skills: Must have strong computer and data entry skills. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMMS/ Oracle/EAM software preferred.

+ Person must be able to perform and train self/others on basic mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills, new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem solving/troubleshooting, etc. where skills are not at the required level

+ Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral

+ Must obtain Powered Industrial Truck licensed and follow all safety rules and procedures

+ Must be willing to travel as required- 5%

+ All other duties as assigned in order to support efficient plant operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Able to walk, stand, and sit for the duration of shift

+ Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead

+ Wear all Required Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, to perform job tasks

+ Ascend/Descend stairs and ladders throughout shift

+ Lift up to up to 50 pounds independently, and heavier weights with assistance

+ Able to give and understand instructions and hold conversations in manufacturing environment, as well as an office or classroom setting

+ Communicate with co-workers via face to face communication, radio, and phone.

+ Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, disassemble and reassemble equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment

+ Utilize phone and email for communication

+ Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

+ Able to work at heights as needed. Including genie boom and scissor lift.

**Requisition ID** : 29067

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.