Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Maintenance Lead promotes a safety culture and demonstrates servant-based leadership to achieve breakthrough production results on their line/system. The Maintenance Lead works to eliminate top losses on a 24-hour, multiple shift cycle through a rigorous Daily Direction Setting system, specifically through ownership of defect handling (DH), breakdown elimination (BE) and planning & scheduling (MP&S). This position leverages the process discipline of continuous improvement tools. The Maintenance Lead supports building technical capability for the assigned maintenance and operating teams, particularly equipment/component level expertise.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Equipment/Component level owner for the line/system
Leads portions of the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly DDS meetings, including: Daily reporting and prioritization of defects found/fixed
Daily reporting of breakdowns
Execution of the plan for the day
Weekly BE dice chart overview and development of Line Team through sharing BE learnings
Weekly tracking and reporting of maintenance measurement data - Backlog, PM Completion, etc. (Indicators of the planning and scheduling system health)
Owns the following for the assigned line/ system: Identifies and address safety risks related to maintenance activities (standard and non-standard) and prioritizes safety risks identified through DH
Maximo data integrity and adherence to Maximo standards
Health of DH system: Leads documentation of standards and coaches the Line Team, operators and maintenance team through the identification, prioritization and resolution of defects
Breakdown Elimination: Identification of triggers, tracking of BE's through dice chart, ensuring completion of BE's and implementation of countermeasures
Planning & Scheduling: Plans, schedules and assigns all work (corrective and preventative maintenance) for the line. Prioritizes work as it relates to addressing top stops/losses, including shutdown planning
Deliver parts, service and labor costs
PM Systems for the line/system
Supports development and leads execution of 90-Day improvement plan to deliver glidepath through loss elimination
Build capability of the Line Team, operators and mechanics to understand their equipment at component level in addition to identifying and resolving defects
The Maintenance Lead will directly manage the maintenance team on the system they own, these additional accountabilities apply:
Manage the shift/daily staffing
Directing work of mechanics
Shift Hand-offs
Workbrain
Onboarding of employees
Team Development
Performance management and incentives
Own accuracy and timeliness of performance metrics for shift
Execution of shift specific improvement plan actions
Coordination/execution of shutdown activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
Understanding of mechanical processes, both hands on and theory
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical mastery of equipment and develops it in others
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics
Demonstrated skills in servant leadership, problem solving, coaching and training
Ability to work 1st shift and short-term coverage for Process Leads and Lines Leads if needed
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $67300.00 - $101200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.
