Maintenance Lead

Job title: Maintenance Lead

About the Role

Maintenance Lead at Hershey's Edgerton, KS facility. This hourly role reports to the Maintenance Manager and ensures maintenance tasks align with production timelines, assists with equipment assembly, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting, and manages scheduled and unscheduled work orders. The shift is Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with flexibility for additional shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

What You'll Do

• Oversee maintenance and coordinate with production in the absence of Manager or Supervisor.
• Train and monitor all maintenance employees on shift to ensure proper production, GMPs and Safety guidelines.
• Complete special projects as assigned with efficiency and accuracy, and perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Make decisions and react quickly to problems.
• Lead and give direction to maintenance employees in the plant.
• Complete all reports and turn in all paperwork in a timely manner daily.
• Attend all safety meetings and follow proper safety procedures.
• Perform minor and major maintenance duties as needed in supporting production machinery.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as necessary.
• Help oversee work of outside contractors.
• Conduct emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Manage tools in the facility and ensure they are kept and returned to the right place.
• Clear understanding of OSHA requirements and food industry GMPs.
• Work independently as well as with other personnel and management.
• Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

What We're Looking For

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair required.
• Knowledgeable in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals and blueprints.
• Experience using computer, including experience with ERP system, i.e. SAP.
• Preferred experience in a fast paced food manufacturing environment.
• Preference given to candidates with a 2-year associate degree in electromechanical systems.
• Robotics and control experience a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Nice to Have

• Robotics and control experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total Rewards: $2000 Sign-On Bonus.
• Overtime potential.
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus (Manufacturing Incentive Plan).
• Shift differential: $1/hour for night shift.
• Eligible Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) - starting Day 1.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match.
• Hershey Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible.