Assistant Team Leader Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work youdo- it’s about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.

Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That meansimproving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens,providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living withinfood deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and somuch more. Working with us means you are making a difference withinyour community and beyond. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’reworld-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set thestandards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry. TheCommercial Kitchen Equipment Repair or Maintenance Team Leader isresponsible for managing and supervising the maintenance team atthe metro food production facility.

Experience with commercialkitchen repairs in a food production environment is required.

Responsibilities:

Lead the daily operations of the maintenanceteam, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, completingmaintenance logs and any other documentation required as part offood safety and equipment safety, and ensuring all targets are metand safety protocols are followed. Lead and ensure that a USDepartment of Agriculture (USDA) manufacturing facility maintenanceteam operates safely and complies with regulatory and corporatesafety and environmental program standards and goals. Diagnoseequipment malfunctions and determine appropriate repair strategies.

Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for allequipment. Ensure checklists are followed, including inspection ofdrives, motors and belts, fluid levels, filter replacements, andother maintenance functions. Organize and schedule maintenanceactivities to minimize production downtime. Assist in preparing andmanaging maintenance budgets, including cost estimates for repairsand replacements. Adherence to all safety policies for equipmentwhen maintaining or cleaning, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools.

Communicate and maintain building safety and security standards andfollow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.

Interview, select, train, develop, counsel, and manage performancefor Team Members in a way that builds and sustains ahigh-performing and engaged team. Collaborate with Team MemberServices on Team Member relations including, proper documentation,investigations, corrective actions, and resolve team concernsand/or issues. In collaboration with subject matter experts,maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with,relevant regulatory rules and standards, including OccupationalSafety and Health Administration (OSHA), USDA, State Department ofAgriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP),Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitationregulations, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Weights andMeasures. Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamworkand mutual respect.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree OR equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience. 2 years ofexperience in maintenance within a food manufacturing environmentand 12 months of maintenance supervisory experience in the foodmanufacturing industry. Relevant certifications such as CertifiedMaintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified PlantMaintenance Manager (CPMM), or similar credentials preferred. OSHAsafety certification or other relevant safety training. Ability toplan, execute, and oversee maintenance projects from start tofinish, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration,plumbing, and hydraulic systems commonly used in foodmanufacturing. Strong ability to read, analyze and interpret repairmanuals, parts catalogs, blueprints, technical procedures, safetyrules, operation/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Experience in managing relationships with external contractors,service providers, and equipment manufacturers. Familiarity withComputerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and othermaintenance-related software for scheduling, tracking, andreporting. Intermediate computer skills; proficiency in selectMicrosoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); andability to learn custom applications. Basic understanding ofEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) processes within a foodmanufacturing environment. Ability to work well with others,self-motivated, and capable of working independently with littlesupervision. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needsof the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays asrequired. Ability to build strong partnerships with keystakeholders, including Team Members, customers suppliers, andregulators. A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment to ourpurpose to nurture people and the planet. Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Mustadhere to company dress code, standards of production kitchendress, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able toperform the essential functions of the job, with reasonableaccommodation.

Hand use:

single grasping, fine manipulation,pushing, and pulling.

Work requires the following motions:

bending,twisting, squatting, and reaching. Use common hand and power toolssuch as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers, as wellas specialized equipment and electronic testing devices. Exposureto FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.

Exposure to temperatures:

90degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. Mayrequire the use of ladders. At Whole Foods Market, we provide afair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members andcandidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protectedcharacteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individualssolely based on qualifications for the position to be filled andbusiness needs. The wage range for this position is$79,040.00-$135,200.00 Annual, commensurate with experience. WholeFoods Market offers “Whole Benefits”. Whole Benefits may includehealth insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a storediscount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs.

Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of theapplicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. Foradditional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site:https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. At Whole FoodsMarket, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for allTeam Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion,national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genderidentity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any otherlegally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires andpromotes individuals solely based on qualifications for theposition to be filled and business needs. Whole Foods Market workswith job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promoteopportunities at our company. Please be aware that other careersites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent.

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