Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead – 1^st Shift – Abilene, KS 

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Mfg, is currently seeking a Maintenance Lead for our facility in Abilene, KS.

This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some on-call duties as required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with other maintenance employees to ensure they are up to date on scheduled preventative maintenance work and that work orders are completed by the due date.
• Assign new work requests as they come in to ensure the right employee is dispatched based on skill and work load.
• Place orders for spare parts as needed and reconcile packing lists with Accounts Payable.
• Supervise employees to ensure compliance with production and quality standards for completing work.
• Utilize Manager Plus software to monitor work orders, input inventory, setup new assets, build and implement maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Interface with other departments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain time records for their team in ADP. Complete performance evaluations for approval by department manager.
• Schedule on-call employees for each weekend and publicizes schedule and contact information to all department managers.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Maintain a productive and respectful relationship with employees and coworkers. 
• Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations with team.
• Assist in training new maintenance employees and provide performance feedback to develop their skills.
• Perform maintenance activities along with employees supervised.
• Follow all Great Plains Mfg policies and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment. 
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician
• Supervisor or manager experience helpful, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in using Manager Plus software to monitor work orders, input inventory, setup new assets, build and implement maintenance schedules for equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude; familiarity with manufacturing equipment helpful
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, etc. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities and deadlines

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our Company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,000 dedicated employees.  Now a Kubota company, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our "family" culture and community values.  Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.