Sr. Maintenance Controls Technician (Monday-Friday-1st shift)

Sr. Maintenance Controls Technician

Reports To:

Reliability Manager

Location:

Mars Petcare (NCH)

845 Commerce Drive

Henderson NC 27537

Days/Shift:

Monday-Friday 1st shift- (flexible start time from 6a to 9a)

First shift hours are: 6a-2:30 p 7a-3:30p 8a-4:30p 9a-5:30p)

Level of Role

Individual Contributor

Number of Reports

0 direct; 0 indirect

Purpose of Role

Sr. Maintenance Controls Technicians provide leadership in continuous improvement PM capability breakdown elimination and technical support for delivering the teams operational targets such as safety quality and efficiency results. This role will have a focus on continuous improvement and issues related to controls instrumentation or electrical systems; but may be asked to support mechanical work orders (WOs) and issues as needed. This role must proactively identify and action risks to safety food safety quality and production losses. Must also lead and coach root cause problem solving with the Maintenance Technicians effectively communicate priorities and escalate issues within their area and across shifts.

Sr. Maintenance Controls Technicians are also responsible for the repair and/replacement of failed components the ability to troubleshoot unknown equipment issues and recommend adjustments to center lines.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and support the culture development of Mars 5 Principles and Engagement
• Coach Mars safety standards tools and techniques
• Identify evaluate and eliminate safety risks using behavior-based safety program and near miss reporting
• Support electrical preventative maintenance on various manufacturing equipment PLCs control networks instrumentation calibration drives/servos admin networks and electrical system
• Document preventative maintenance and work orders using SAP
• Troubleshoot and repair routine and advanced electrical issues and mechanical issues as needed to support and develop Maintenance Techs
• Conduct root cause analysis
• Participate and sometimes lead Focused Improvement Teams to eliminate losses
• Develop/train Maintenance Technicians to grow functional/technical skills learn troubleshooting and repair skills to operate equipment more efficiently understand MSE activities
• Train Maintenance Techs in areas of controls to grow their capability
• Drive delivery at or above target of following metrics: TRS production reliability stops reduction mean time between failure defects found and fixed work order/PM completion rate
• Uses problem solving tools to achieve zero losses ensure follow up to outages and root cause identification
• Provide technical support to eliminate line top losses and teams equipment ownership improvements
• Flow to work as needed to meet the business need
• Achieve and maintain a high level of technical competency.

• The ability to handle multiple priorities and complexity

Key Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Understand and adhere to LOTO confined space and all other plant safety/GMP requirements
• Strong operational knowledge of manufacturing processes & equipment
• Mastery of technical skills and equipment within main area of responsibility
• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to teach and develop Maintenance Techs and Operators
• Advanced computer skills to include Word Excel Outlook Email and SAP
• Advanced electrical controls instrumentation and mechanical skills
• Advanced understanding of electrical hydraulic pneumatic and mechanical schematics/diagrams
• Ability to read electrical drawings in troubleshooting
• Strong troubleshooting and problems solving skills
• Proven ability to analyze data determine root cause and eliminate losses using problem solving tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop self and continue to learn/grow

Critical Mars Leadership Capabilities

• Delivers Consistent Results
• Creates Collaborative Relationships

Key Supporting Competencies

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Integrity and Trust
• Planning
• Peer Relationships
• Drive for Results
• Action Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability in manufacturing
• Advanced controls and electrical skills
• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to deal with ambiguity effectively
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of in automation experience preferably Allen Bradley
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Technical degree in industrial electrical/controls or related degree
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a TPM/technical manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience working in quality and safety.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts

TotalRewards/Compensation:

• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases
• Medical Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• Parental leave

Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

As a privately-held family-owned company Mars Petcare US offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay competitive health and dental care coverage a retirement plan a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled career advancement opportunities to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.

If youre looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work where the pace is fast the environment is built around the importance of open communication and where employees are called associates and treated as such then we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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Mars Inc. is a tobacco free workplace

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.