Maintenance Team Leader

Glanbia

Maintenance Team Leader for Glanbia overseeing electrical and mechanical systems in a plant environment. Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and preventative measures for production machinery and equipment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSioux Falls • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment, with a strong focus on safety and compliance within a flaxseed processing environment. Proficient in PLC and HMI programming, as well as effective communication and coordination with production and maintenance teams.

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PLC ProgrammingElectrical TroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceSafety Compliance (OSHA)Mechanical Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Electrical TroubleshootingMechanical MaintenancePreventative MaintenancePLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingWeldingInstrumentationPneumaticsHydraulicsMaintenance & Repair

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationDecision MakingTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Flow MetersRTDsChart RecordersControls HardwareCAD SoftwareMS WordExcelEmail

Certifications & Qualifications

Two-Year Degree in Electrical or Controls Related FieldMechanical Training

Industry Keywords

Flaxseed ProcessingPlant EnvironmentOccupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)Food SafetyFood Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the maintenance and repair of the facility’s machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
Preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned; develop and implement schedules and procedures for preventative maintenance programs
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming
Work with production to solve issues; coordinate activities with other departments
Installation and maintenance of controls hardware (transmitters, flow meters, RTD’s, chart recorders, instrumentation, processers, PC’s, etc.)
Oversee contractors and projects that are ongoing in the plant
Be proactive in seeking out maintenance issues in the plant and solutions
Performs standard construction activities
Perform inspections of various electrical and mechanical equipment
Maintain equipment such as lighting, pumps, production equipment etc.
See that company tools and equipment are properly used, maintained and stored
Work safely and efficiently
Complete and maintain logs, reports, records, work orders; orders supplies and other materials
Assists the Maintenance Manager with duties and assignments of the maintenance team
Fosters an employee safety, food safety and food security culture within his/her respective unit and supports GNCI’s efforts through leadership and example
Address personnel issues and are involved in PDP reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two (2) year degree in electrical or controls related field or mechanical training and/or 3-5 years experience in a plant environment or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of flaxseed processing equipment and plant facilities preferred
Self motivated, willing to accept responsibility, and ability to make good decisions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to read and interpret instruction manuals
Requires skills in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all plant equipment
Ability to work under high pressure
Must adhere to all company and other regulator requirements pertaining to a flaxseed processing facility
Adhere to all Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements for a manufacturing operation
Must have own hand tools and knowledge of proper use
Comprehension of pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, broilers, etc.
Requires skills in welding, electrical, troubleshooting, and maintenance & repair of all plant equipment
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Requires intermediate to advanced computer skills (email, MS Word, Excel, PLC / HMI programming packages, CAD, etc.)
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
Ability to read and write instructions in English
Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package including staff discounts
Generous family leave policy
Health & dental plan