Maintenance Group Leader-3rd shift

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Group Leader-3rd shift to join our team in Manchester,TN. 

Your Role at Batesville: 

As a Maintenance Group Leader, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of the plant’s equipment and facilities, as well as, analyzing and recommending changes to improve the efficiency of the plant operations. 

How You’ll be Rewarded: 

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more offered after 90 calendar days.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead, direct, develop, and manage associates engaged in mechanical, electrical/electronic repair, and in the parts and materials area.
• Resource planning including project/work order materials availability, PPE, and work permits.
• Accountability for policy deployment metrics (i.e., safety, order fill rate, and lost cycles) along with root cause analysis and countermeasure recommendations.
• Interaction and coordination with quality, production, and engineering to plan preventive maintenance programs/work orders and to schedule inspections and major overhauls.
• Manage the computerized maintenance management system.
• Review inspection and repair reports and observe progress of work on unplanned downtime and planned major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.
• Review technical drawings and other reference materials to select and recommend new supplies and maintenance methods to improve plant operation.
• Confer and assist contractors to resolve problems with the installation of new equipment.
• Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Team on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct, and applicable laws. 
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Engineering or Maintenance; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge
• Management/supervision experience with an emphasis on scheduling, safety, project completion, and lost cycles. 

Nice to Haves: 

• Ability to train, manage, lead, and/or understand LEAN or CI activities and initiatives.
• Experience in a Union environment
• Experience in JD Edwards

Physical Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.