Job Description:
Job: Area Maintenance Technician
Shift: Days (6am - 2pm)
Location: Kansas City MO
Mar Petcare is looking for an Area Maintenance Technician to join our business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City Mo.
As part of our overall total compensation package Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation 12 Paid Holidays per year Sick Pay Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.
The Area Maintenance Technical is the Preventive Maintenance systems owner for their area or lines. They are responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown-related losses. The Area Maintenance Technician is responsible for building capability in Operations and Reliability Teams to deliver overall area and line results supporting the Site KPIs.
The Area Maintenance Techs are an integral part of daily direction setting meetings and oversee the coordination of Planned Stops in the assigned area. Area Maintenance Techs own the assignment to execute planned stops and BDE process including execution of corrective action across all relevant lines. Additionally the Area Maintenance Techs serve as the liaison for the maintenance group during all Autonomous and Preventative Maintenance discussions and should be considered a technical expert in the assigned area including mechanical electrical and control systems with a complete understanding of the process.
Responsibilities:
Own PM systems for the line while focusing on maintenance planning scheduling and breakdown elimination.
Drive results in planned and unplanned downtime owning area PM compliance and breakdown elimination while building the functional/technical skills of the team.
Be the technical expert of related equipment able to discuss coach and train technicians/operators on equipment while supporting the AM pillar.
Able to execute all the duties of a senior mechanical/electrical technician at a high level of proficiency.
Makes business decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Understands the complete business operations and coachs others to do the same.
Participates in the development and own portions of the lines 90-day loss elimination plans.
Provide performance data for selected machines along with the ability to communicate action plans and complete work in an effective manner.
Lead process definition to identify Centerline targets and document standards.
Lead root cause problem-solving efforts on key chronic losses for the line and department.
Recommends machine improvements to have a positive impact on efficiencies.
Work directly with OEMs and suppliers on process improvements and troubleshooting.
Any other additional responsibilities as assigned
Education and Training
Minimum:
High School Diploma or GED
Technical Certificate or Equivalent Experience
Preferred:
Associate Bachelors or Technical Degree
Experience Requirements:
Minimum:
Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership
Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and effectively train
Preferred:
Experience operating within a formalized Continuous Improvement Environment (MSE TPM Lean Manufacturing)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership
Clear ability to relate to motivate and effectively train associates
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral skills
Proficient with MS Office and SAP
About Mars Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales the company is a global business that produces some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES UNCLE BENS MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA. Mars also provides veterinary health services including BANFIELD Pet Hospitals Blue Pearl VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean VA Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire its more than 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.
Required Experience:
IC
Mars proudly makes the treats, nutritious meals, and many of your favorite products. Learn why we’re ready to become a part of your family.