Lead Maintenance Mechanic- kdc/one Columbus - Second Shift

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Kdc/one Columbus | Full-Time Opportunity

2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm

At kdc/one the Lead Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for planning, assigning and monitoring the daily work schedule for the maintenance department while maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas; and, coaches, maintenance personnel on expectations to deliver results in a respectful, team-oriented environment while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), practices and policies, and safety regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Receive all line calls and dispatch maintenance personnel.
• Document all line calls, repairs, changeovers, PMs and duties throughout the shift onto the call sheet.
• Perform shift handoff meeting with oncoming shift lead and personnel.
• Ensures change parts are returned to proper locations and mechanics are completing requisitions for all parts issued out of the parts room.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely documentation, including maintenance logs and other departmental reports.
• Suggests mechanical improvements to ensure the highest level of productivity, capacity and quality are met.
• Supports department manager with budget preparation and submits cost savings ideas throughout the year. Adds input for yearly reviews of maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for equipment downtime during shift. Reports under-performing conditions to the department manager, including machinery or equipment malfunctions.
• Identifies and delivers training on SOPs, On-the-Job procedures and work instructions based on job responsibilities. Ensures maintenance personnel are adequately trained.
• Assists in planning and scheduling of Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all assigned equipment.
• Leads and promotes safety awareness and responsibility within the department and facility that ensures safe work conditions for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Supports the safety initiatives and processes that help identify and correct any unsafe work conditions. Provides recommendations for improvement to management and the safety department.
• Complies with FDA and cGMP requirements and provides recommendations to improve equipment performance that drives superior quality product.
• Ensure maintenance personnel work with other employees in a respectful manner, will take disciplinary action, if necessary, with Managers discretion.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions other paperwork according to established company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, and processes and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands. Performs other related duties as required.

What We Need from You:

• High School Graduate/GED equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements; operation of power industrial equipment, including forklifts, and electric pallet jacks.
• Skill in: being a self-starter; having a strong work ethic; oral and written communication; leadership; organizational; technical; analytical problem solving.
• Ability to: read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions; wear required PPE as needed (list any specific PPE for the role); work as part of a team; develop and maintain good working relationships; receive and understand instructions and perform tasks with minimal supervision; multi-task and manage time efficiently and effectively; plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results; operate all machinery on the production floor; rebuild major pieces of equipment on the production lines; read and interpret blueprints and manuals; assist and train other mechanics as necessary.
• Other functions, skills and abilities may apply.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.