Preventative Maintenance Lead

Job Summary: The Preventative Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the ongoing functionality, safety, and longevity of equipment and facilities within an organization.
This position involves supervising a team of maintenance technicians and coordinating preventative maintenance activities to proactively address and mitigate equipment breakdowns and facility-related issues.
Job Responsibilities: Supervision and Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring their training, motivation, and productivity.
Schedule and assign tasks, projects, and duties to team members to maintain optimal preventative maintenance operations.
Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback, coaching, and support for continuous improvement.
Preventative Maintenance Planning: Use and maintain the company provided CMMS program for all equipment and facilities.
Follow provided QPM & PM checklists, and task lists to ensure timely and systematic maintenance activities.
Collaborate with other departments to identify and prioritize equipment and facility maintenance needs.
Inspection and Assessment: Conduct regular inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify potential issues and safety hazards.
Analyze data and reports to assess the condition of assets, taking necessary actions to prevent breakdowns or accidents.
Maintenance Execution: Oversee the execution of preventative maintenance tasks, including lubrication, calibration, cleaning, and replacement of parts as required.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards during maintenance activities.
Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment required for preventative maintenance activities.
Coordinate procurement and restocking of supplies to minimize downtime.
Documentation and Reporting: Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, including equipment service history and maintenance logs.
Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Communicate maintenance results and needs to management and other relevant stakeholders.
Budget Management: Assist in developing and managing the preventative maintenance budget.
Monitor expenditures and make recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as mechanical engineering or facilities management) or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience in preventative maintenance, with a strong understanding of equipment and facility systems.
Supervisory or leadership experience, demonstrating effective team management skills.
Proficiency in maintenance management software and tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in maintenance operations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.