Maintenance Team Leader

Maintenance Team Leader

The successful candidate will be part of a leadership team responsible for Maintenance Reliability of the production facility at our Cedar Rapids, IA facility.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to be responsible for the following tasks:

• Multiple Hourly technicians reporting to this role.
• Interpreting isometric drawings, P&IDs, schematics and equipment drawings related to pumps, valves, agitators, motors, chillers, air compressors.
• Problem solving, root cause analysis, system design & construction
• Recognizes the need for and provides assistance beyond core work area to drive improvement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, personal integrity and accountability.
• Maintains a positive attitude while being self-motivated.
• Effectively lead meetings with vendors, contractors, engineering, technicians, rental agencies, etc.
• Be an advocate for those in need of help to get them the assistance they need to accomplish their tasks.
• Develop training and standardization for gaps identified in the system.
• Facilitate and track annual regulatory inspections.
• Carry cell phone 24/7 for site support.
• In depth plant knowledge and understanding of process flow throughout the facility.
• Capable of making quick decisions in the best interest of plant safety during process equipment emergencies.
• Follows all safety, ISO, HACCP, GMP, Kosher, Halal, and plant expectations.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance technicians and mechanics.

You are qualified if you have the following education, experience, skills, and attributes:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in an industrial plant environment.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with SAP in MRO/stock parts, permit issues, TECO, PM plans.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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