Shift Technical Lead (Finance)

Job Description:

Company: Mars Petcare

Location: Columbus, OH

Title:Shift Technical Lead

Pay: Based on experience starting at $40.20+/HR + $1.50 shift premium

*Additional pay and benefit information below

What do we Manufacture?

• Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba pet food and Greenies and temptations treats.

What is the required shift?

Rotating shift between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift (must be available for all three)

• Week One: 1st shift 7 days in a row (Mon-Fri: 7A-3:30P; Sat-Sun 7A-7:30P)
• Week Two: 2nd shift 5 days in a row (Mon-Fri: 3P-11:30P)
• Week Three: 3rd shift 7 days in a row (Mon-Fri: 11P- 7:30A; Sat/Sun 7P-7:30A)
• Week Four: OFF 5 days in a row

*Further discussions in interview process

What is the Job Purpose?
The Shift Technical Lead is responsible for efficient, safe, and reliable leadership of their shift maintenance team. They will indirectly manage, plan, maintain, and troubleshoot the site's manufacturing equipment, utilities equipment, and factory infrastructure while directing and training the shift Maintenance Technicians.As required, escalate issues to the responsible Associate Technical Manager in accordance with escalation protocol. Initiate Breakdown Analysis when triggers are reached.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED WITH 3+ years of maintenance related experience

OR

• Associate of Applied Science in electrical/mechanical studyWITH 2+ years of maintenance related experience

AND

• Electrical understanding including but not limited to: AC/DC Electrical (up to 480VAC 3 Phase), etc.
• Mechanical systems understanding but not limited to Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 8 hours/ shift).
• Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting process and packaging systems in a manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Technical/Trade Certification in: Advanced Machinist Skills, fabrication and/or blueprint interpretation
• PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be my Key Responsibilities?

• Indirectly coach, coordinate and develop a technical team up to 12 technicians and their daily tasks
• Assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and calibrate electrical sensing devices and instrumentation:Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, weight, position sensors, flow, and analytical instruments, 480V electrical power, instrumentation, motor controls, VFD's, Servo's, I/O devices/modules, PLC's and HMI's.
• Create and follow a safe working environment through established safety working permits, OSHA, escalation protocol, corrective action, food safety risk assessments, etc
• Support factory utilities infrastructure including air compressors, boilers, chillers, wastewater, etc.
• Initiate Breakdown Analyses (BDAs) for failures meeting the BDA trigger
• Assist operations and maintenance associates to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.

Total Rewards:

• Pay based on experience starting $40.20/HR +
• Shift differential of $1.50 (All shifts)
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Yearly pay increases
• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks Parental Leave

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.