Team Leader Maintenance - Marshall, MO
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will lead maintenance activities for assigned production areas to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coordinate maintenance resources to meet production demands, monitor equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, product quality, and cost effectiveness. You will provide technical guidance to maintenance associates while promoting a strong culture of employee safety, food safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Plan and schedule maintenance work to optimize workforce utilization and support production requirements.
Monitor equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve operational reliability.
Analyze production line performance and identify maintenance and mechanical trends.
Train, coach, and direct maintenance associates on safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Promote teamwork and collaboration to achieve plant and company objectives.
Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and plant stakeholders.
Control labor costs, maintenance spending, and departmental overtime.
Manage the purchase of maintenance supplies and repair parts while maintaining quality standards.
Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition.
Enforce plant safety programs and support compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department and production operations.
Lead predictive and preventive maintenance activities including oil analysis, vibration analysis, engine-compressor analysis, and infrared thermography.
Evaluate preventive and predictive maintenance frequencies to maximize equipment reliability and resource utilization.
Support maintenance and capital projects through technical expertise and equipment reliability leadership.
Prioritize personnel safety, food safety, and plant uptime in all maintenance activities.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another technical discipline preferred.
3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
Experience interpreting safety rules, blueprints, schematics, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
Experience developing maintenance procedures, job documentation, and employee evaluations.
Computer proficiency in maintenance and business systems.
Computer-aided design and drafting experience preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary#LI-Onsite
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Compensation
Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.