**Job Description** **General Purpose:** Responsible for scheduling work and directing a crew of Maintenance Technicians; train and provide work direction and guidance while performing work in one or more skilled trades. This position will be considered a working lead role. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** + Assign work orders and provide direction to a crew of Maintenance Technicians. + Provide training, work direction and guidance as needed to ensure all work performed meets department and plant expectations. + Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies. + Ensure all assigned Preventative and Predictive Maintenance tasks are completed as scheduled. Continually analyze the effectiveness of these processes and implement improvements as needed. + Report to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding work completed. Refer unusual technical or personnel issues to the Production or Maintenance Supervisor as appropriate. + Provide input to performance reviews; monitor work of assigned crew members and ensure that expectations are being met. + Perform a variety of journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and production equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned Maintenance Technicians to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to maintaining consistent optimal throughput of the plant without compromising quality. + Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders as required. + Assure compliance with appropriate safety and food safety practices / procedures. + Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations. + Supports overall plant and DFA strategic initiatives as they are defined. **Requirements** **Minimum Qualifications:** **_Education and Experience_** + BS Degree in related engineering field preferred + 3 to 5 years technical engineering experience and management, in a plant manufacturing environment + A working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process production engineering **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_** + Scheduling, prioritizing and assigning work. + Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. + SAP EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran