Lead Mechanic

Leadership-

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of mechanics and technical staff across shifts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics, supporting skill development and cross-training.
• Partner with Production Supervisors and Team Leads to prioritize equipment repairs and changeovers.
• Support onboarding and structured training plans for new mechanics.
• Assist in writing, revising, and training on equipment-related SOPs and preventive maintenance procedures.

Safety

• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Promote a safety-first culture within the technical team.
• Investigate equipment-related safety incidents and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP and plant safety standards.

Quality

• Ensure all equipment adjustments maintain product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Support investigations related to quality deviations linked to mechanical or equipment causes.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities in compliance with cGMP standards.

Productivity

• Partner with Operations to maximize equipment uptime and OEE.
• Support process optimization initiatives to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to scrap reduction, downtime reduction, and changeover efficiency.
• Assist Engineering with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and installations.
• Provide technical input for new product launches and feasibility assessments.

Equipment Reliability & Technical Excellence

• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed filling and packaging equipment including:
• Groninger filling machines
• PKB filling systems
• Kalix cartoners
• Auto-labeling and coding systems
• Checkweighers and inspection systems
• Lead advanced diagnostics on electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Support efficient changeovers and setup verification to minimize downtime.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed and properly documented.
• Monitor recurring breakdowns and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Support spare parts inventory control and recommend critical spare stocking levels.