Description

• Monitor all production areas to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and machinery; respond immediately to any issues to keep lines running.
• Supervise and lead a shift of mechanics to meet planned objectives, respond effectively to emergencies, and oversee the mechanical work of equipment.
• Assess technical and troubleshooting skills of mechanics; provide targeted training, coaching, and counseling to help team members meet or exceed performance standards.
• Assign work and tasks to maintenance employees; prepare materials and tools for the day’s activities.
• Complete assigned work orders and ensure all maintenance activities—including work orders, pass-downs, PM executions, repairs, adjustments, and equipment history—are documented completely and timely in the CMMS system (SAP).
• Instruct production personnel on the proper operation and care of equipment.
  Ensure the preventive maintenance program is executed on schedule and in full compliance with company standards.
• Adjust, repair, and replace electrical and electronic equipment as needed.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and proactively address maintenance concerns raised by Production Supervisors to ensure production begins as scheduled.
• Responsible for correcting or facilitating corrective measures when downtime results from mechanical defects.
• Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance; strictly adhere to all Safety Procedures, including (but not limited to) Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Powered Industrial Truck operation, and other required protections.
• Ensure full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all collective bargaining agreements to maintain positive employee relations.
• Train employees in proper work techniques, sustainability practices, and safety protocols.
• Monitor employee relations; address performance or disciplinary issues promptly and escalate to the Manager/Supervisor as required.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks at all levels as needed to support the department and production.
• Support JBS sustainability initiatives by actively promoting conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling programs.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain current, accurate records of all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of JBS MANTECA

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance experience in a high-speed processing facility required; food-manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• More than two (2) years of experience as a group leader, lead mechanic, or in a similar supervisory capacity strongly preferred.
• Meat processing knowledge and experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of meat production equipment and its operation from an maintenance perspective.
• Proven ability to drive shifts, motivate crews, and operate with a strong sense of urgency to meet production demands.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead, coach, train, and motivate teams to follow established standards and achieve goals.
• Strong performance-management skills; able to monitor direct reports, deliver constructive feedback, and improve team performance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
• Mechanical inclination and strong knowledge of job specifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word required.
• Experience in using SAP CMMS (maintenance module) to manage work orders, PM schedules, and equipment records strongly preferred.