Maintenance Associate Team Leader , Food Plant

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Team Leader to oversee daily maintenance operations, including task assignment, guidance, documentation for food and equipment safety, and ensuring targets are met while adhering to safety protocols.
• Assist leadership in ensuring that a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) manufacturing facility maintenance team operates safely and in compliance with regulatory and corporate safety and environmental program standards and goals.
• Assist with implementing preventive maintenance schedules and checklists for all equipment.
• Ensure all work is performed promptly without disrupting the normal course of business for facility Team Members.
• Assist with diagnosing equipment malfunctions and determining appropriate repair strategies.
• Assist with organizing and scheduling maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
• Adherence to all safety policies for equipment when maintaining or cleaning including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Assist with inventory management of maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools.
• Communicate and maintain building safety and security standards and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.
• Assist maintenance leadership with interviewing, selecting, training, developing, and counseling maintenance technicians in a way that builds and sustains a high-performing team and minimizes turnover.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership and Team Member Services on Team Member relations including proper documentation, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Communicate and maintain Team Member safety and security standards.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, relevant regulatory rules and standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USDA, State Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation guidelines, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Weights and Measures.
• Work with Maintenance Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Continuously train and develop Maintenance Technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork and mutual respect.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree ORequivalent combination ofeducation and relevantexperience.
• 18+ months of experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing environment and 6+ months of maintenance supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM), or similar credentials preferred.
• OSHA safety certification or other relevant safety training.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and hydraulic systems commonly used in food manufacturing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret repair manuals, parts catalogues, blueprints, technical procedures, safety rules, operation/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other maintenance-related software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting preferred.
• Experience in managing relationships with external contractors, service providers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Intermediate computer skills; proficiency in select Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and ability to learn custom applications.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility including nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders including Team Members, customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment to our purpose to nourish people and the planet.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must adhere to company dress code and standards of production kitchen dress and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Use common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers, as well as specialized equipment and electronic testing devices.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require the use of ladders.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.