Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair, Team Leader, Food Plant
Whole Foods Market
New Haven, CT
26 days ago
$79,040.00 - $135,200.00
Job Description
Join Whole Foods Market as a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair Team Leader, where you'll manage a maintenance team to ensure safety and efficiency in a food production environment. This role combines leadership and technical expertise to maintain high operation standards while contributing to the company's mission of nourishing people and the planet.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of the maintenance team and assign tasks
Ensure compliance with USDA and corporate safety standards
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement repair strategies
Develop preventive maintenance schedules
Manage maintenance budgets and cost estimates
Communicate and maintain building safety standards
Interview, train, and manage performance of Team Members
Collaborate with Team Member Services on relations and documentation
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing
12+ months of maintenance supervisory experience
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and hydraulic systems
Ability to plan and oversee maintenance projects
Strong analytical skills for interpreting technical documents
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications (CMRP, CPMM)
OSHA safety certification
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Basic understanding of ERP processes
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
Benefits & Perks
Health insuranceRetirement plan benefitsStore discountPaid time off