B&R - Team Leader Maintenance

Requisition Number: Req-257548

Position Title:

External Description: Title: B&R - Team Leader Maintenance

               

Location: Richland, WA

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

Supervises the operation, repair, overhaul and general maintenance of all refrigeration equipment and facilities, boilers, air compressors, fry oil heating equipment, plant water supply system, cold storage equipment and facilities, plant air conditioning and ventilating system, process water treatment equipment and system, and the raw product cooling system in order to assure the uninterrupted processing and efficient storage of quality potato products within budgeted costs. Manage the Process Safety Management (PSM) Program for the facility, which includes maintaining all documentation, providing periodic training, and continuously working to improve the process.

Job Description

• Assures the efficient, day-to-day operation of all designated equipment by supervising all maintenance and repair activities. Requires the ability to work flexible days and hours as needed.

• Assures the continuing operation of all designated departmental equipment by the development and management of an effective preventative maintenance program.

• Assures a capable work force by developing and supervising an efficient and effective employee training program.

• Assures an adequate inventory of equipment parts by monitoring and ordering the required materials.

• Contributes to the modernization of departmental equipment and layout by recommending equipment design and layout, by assisting the Engineering Manager in planning and developing equipment changes, and by the supervision of the installation of new equipment.

• Assist with capital projects for the steam, air, and refrigeration systems for the plant to ensure installation is done at the highest level of quality and within budget.

• Participate in continuous improvement process as a member of the leadership team. This includes taking an active role in Continuous Improvement initiatives, safety programs, employee training, root cause failure analysis, PM Optimization and upgrading personal skill level.

• Assures a favorable labor climate by consistent and fair supervision and application of the labor agreement.

• Assures a safe workplace for all employees by developing and supervising the safe work habits of subordinates, by maintaining equipment for safe operation, and by observing and following the OSHA and WISHA safety regulations.

• Manages one (1) subordinate who leads a total of five (5) Mechanics, five (5) Refrigeration Operators. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and guidelines. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two (2) to three (3) years college or technical level education.

Skills and Experience:

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years' experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and refrigeration equipment.

• Three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience.

• Mechanical ability and knowledge

• Ability to think and make decisions quickly and effectively.

• Desire to constantly improve quality or products and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to champion change in an evolving environment.

• Knowledge of products' specifications, first aid and safety, and people handling skills.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Some travel may be required

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday

• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature

• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation

• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-257548

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 07/01/2025

               

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $74,190.00 - $111,300.00

               

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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