John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Job Title Lead Mechanic

Location Lakeville, MN

Department Maintenance (460)

Report to Job Title Maintenance Manager

Competency Framework Level First Line Managers and Supervisors

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Hourly

Date of Last Revision 12/9/2024

 

Summary of Position:

The Lead Mechanic directs the daily maintenance operations of a department or establishment. This individual’s duties revolve around conducting inspections and regular maintenance checks on facilities and equipment and performing preventive maintenance as necessary. The Lead Mechanic is also responsible for troubleshooting issues, fixing and replacing components, cleaning various areas, installing fixtures, and providing technical support to employees. Additionally, a Lead Mechanic guides and trains junior technicians while implementing the company’s policies and safety standards for a smooth and efficient workflow.

Functions of the Position: % of Time Essential/ Marginal

· Performs repairs as necessary. Utilizes Express Maintenance

(CMMS) to document repairs and/or installations. 30% Essential

· Initiates and completes preventative maintenance

procedures to ensure equipment is functioning properly. 30% Essential

· Leads a team of maintenance technicians and assigns tasks. 20% Essential

· Develops and implements maintenance plans to ensure

optimal performance of equipment. 10% Marginal

· Practices continuous improvement behaviors to develop and

fine-tune the day-to-day procedures to assist in efficient

operations of the department. 10% Essential

· Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining

safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices,

allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF,

and regulatory requirements.

· Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative

controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.

· Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to

management.

· Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills, and

information within assigned team and across functional areas.

· Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as

professional and leadership development.

· Responsible for compliance with all safety policies and procedures

established for health and workplace safety.

· Responsible for supporting safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors,

reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations as

assigned. Continually

 

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

If yes, please list the titles of the positions responsible.

 

Qualifications

· Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

o Five plus years’ experience in directing machine building, or maintenance management.

o Experience in the food industry preferred.

o Technical education in maintenance, electronics, and PLC preferred.

o High school diploma required.

o Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

o Skills and Competencies:

o Strong leadership skills

o Ability to train and mentor employees.

o Safe use of power and hand tools

o Blueprint reading skills.

o Good math aptitude

 

Job Specific Requirements:

In the event that the Lead Mechanic is absent, the Department Manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

 

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program Employee Assistance Programs Annual Bonus Plans 401(k) Plan with a 4% Company Match HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA

For a full listing of our extensive benefits package, please refer to the Careers page on our website, located here:  https://jbssinc.com/careers/

 

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.