Maintenance Team Leader - Night Shift en McIlhenny Company

Location: Avery Island, LA 

Prepare to spice up your day AND career! We’re looking for an individual who is a critical thinker, intellectually curious and a self-starter.  If you’ve got the appetite for a new job as a Night Shift Maintenance Team Leader for the McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® brand products, then we want to hear from you.

Must-haves to apply for this job:

• Able to read blueprints and wiring schematics
• Able to learn and operate computerized work order system
• 2+ years industrial electrical/mechanical experience
• Possesses basic computer skills (Outlook, Oracle, ADP, MES) and the ability to learn production software

What this job is all about:

The Night Shift Maintenance Team Leader supports and maintains plant equipment and drives improvements to meet production needs. It requires making repairs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that equipment is being maintained and functioning properly. May oversee change overs, orders parts, and assists in continuous improvement of the preventive and predictive maintenance program.

In this job, you’ll do things like:

• Adheres to, and ensures all employees adhere to, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety Policies, and all other company standards 
• Addresses failures to adhere to GMP, Safety Policies, and other company standards as soon as reasonably possible 
• Ensures team is focused on quality and prevents non-conformities 
• Sets daily/weekly goals for team members and self  
• Schedules work breaks for team members to ensure operational efficiency  
• Completes appropriate documents for assigned area  
• Leads by example and counsels team members on routine questions and issues  
• Provides regular feedback and conducts quarterly 1:1’s with team members regarding their performance and career progression opportunities 
• Trains, or coordinates training of, team members on routine and non-routine job tasks  
• Works with management to determine adequate staffing schedules for shifts to include planning for backups for team members and self for all absences 
• Maintains a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control and electrical systems 
• Works with other Team Leaders, Management, and cross-functionally to ensure production goals are met with minimal interruption  
• Coordinates scheduled downtime for repairs, service, and/or maintenance 
• Utilizes basic predictive maintenance (condition monitoring) technologies, vibration, oil, thermographic and ultrasonic analyses 
• Communicates with the 1st Shift Maintenance Team Leader about machine repairs, adjustments, and problems 

Other great stuff about this job:

• Typical shifts are Monday through Friday (subject to change depending on production needs)
• You’ll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued. 
• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing.

What will give you an edge:

• Diploma or degree in Industrial Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or similar field 
• PLC trouble shooting and programming experience 
• Forklift, Boom lift, Scissor lift certification 
• 2+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Prior supervisor or management experience 

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO® Original Red Sauce.  A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects.

With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world’s most popular food and drinks.  To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at www.Tabasco.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.

Equal Opportunity Employer