Maintenance Training and Development Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Training and Development Lead to lead our maintenance team in ensuring the proper training and development of maintenance personnel improving equipment reliability and optimizing production processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating training programs developing and implementing maintenance procedures and directing maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and safe operations. This role will also involve collaborating with various stakeholders including OEMs vendors and college instructors to provide training and support.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

Coordinates with maintenance personnel leadership and HR to ensure the proper training and development of the maintenance teams.

Identifies training opportunities by analyzing current and future needs vs. the existing skills.

Develops and delivers training materials including handson presentations SOPs OPLs manuals.

Assesses the effectiveness of training programs and adjusts as needed to improve outcomes.

Coordinates with OEMs and vendors to provide needed training both inhouse and off site.

Creates implements and oversees maintenance apprentice programs internally and partnered with local colleges.

Coordinates with maintenance supervisors trainers college instructors and administration to ensure apprentice performance and success.

Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules quality costs and schedule priorities

Improves reliability maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time.

Determines equipment capabilities safety and operational condition in coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians.

Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.

Seek and implement the continuous improvement of the process through equipment improvement modifications.

Assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.

Develops implements and reviews regularly sitespecific maintenance logs for department.

Coordinates arranges and supervises or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures practices and financial considerations.

Provide maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the maintenance logs completion of routine maintenance specific to facility equipment operations and support.

Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

Assist with preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be kept in inventory.

Assist in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment.

Assist with safety training monthly safety meetings and member of safety committee. Provides technical support for all safety projects and supports implementation of the 9key element process.

Evaluates longterm needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements.

Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe operable condition and/or arrange for replacement/upgrades.

Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment.

Directs workers in electrical electronic mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.

Directs workers engaged in dismantling assembling and installing industrial machinery.

Assists with developing department employee relations by continued communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of monthly departmental safety meetings. This is further enhanced by employee and personal participation in the Plant Safety and Ergonomics committees.

Analyzes production downtime reports and determines opportunities and initiates action plan to increase efficiencies.

Participate in internal and external audits and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS)) including leading change initiatives planning and facilitation.

Assist with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development etc.

Communicate with outside agencies i.e. contractors equipment suppliers technical consultants and vendors.

Continuous and close coordination with the Maintenance Manager Maintenance Supervisor(s) other Team Members and Human Resources.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related Technical field is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 15 years of related leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment is required.

Must be familiar with maintenance management system operations.

Experience implementing and maintaining TPM Systems is strongly preferred

Understanding of mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is a plus.

Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems.

Experience using troubleshooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus.

Must be able to work flexible schedule to include days afternoons midnights and weekend work.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.