Technical Leader

Your Opportunity as a Technical Leader

Supervise and train maintenance personnel in the upkeep of existing equipment and the installation of new equipment. Plan and direct engineering and maintenance activities for a work shift. Focus on meeting standards for quality, productivity, downtime, and a bakery product that is malformed because of improper handling.

Location: Arkadelphia, AR

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

In This Role You Will:  

• Provide problem solving expertise and root cause analysis to Operations
• Implement effective predictive and preventative PM programs
• Lead, coach, and develop planning and reliability team, as well as operations technical resources
• Ensure technical documentation, PMs, and spares for department equipment and systems are identified and in place 
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to technical resources within a department
• Manage technical budget and execute savings projects
• Identify equipment and facility deficiencies and ensure the initiation of corrective action
• Assess mechanic’s technical and troubleshooting skills
• Provide training and counseling as needed to assist mechanics in meeting performance standards
• Instruct production personnel in the proper operation and care of equipment
• Ensure preventive maintenance program is performed in accordance with company standards
• Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs. Ensure equipment is maintained in safe operating condition. Ensure compliance with the corporate accident prevention program
• Monitor performance of direct reports and provide feedback to improve performance
• Coordinate and implement company policies and procedures in all areas

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What We are Looking For:  

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• People management experience

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology or a related area of study is preferred
• 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Industrial maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment is preferred
• Understanding of the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process preferred
• Understanding of the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process preferred
• Ability to trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Strong Personal Computer Skills - Familiar with MS Excel and Word

Work Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.  
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

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