Job Description

Position Title: Lead Maintenance Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Location: Whitehall, Ohio
Department: Maintenance
Report To: Maintenance Supervisor
Posted: 8.10.2026
About the Company
Our facility located in Whitehall, OH is dedicated to the retail product portfolio with a specialization in rolled dough (pizza, pie, pastry), cookie dough, and new brand expansions. Most importantly, we are GROWING. As we grow, our team members grow with us. If you are looking to do the best work of your career, be a part of an extraordinary company, and have a passion for what we do, we want to hear from you!!
Our Cerelia Whitehall plant may be new, but the history of Cerelia goes back to 1974. As the years have passed, the company has grown from a France-based production company to an international leader.

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the reliable performance of production equipment by troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues, executing preventive and corrective maintenance, and guiding continuous improvement initiatives. This role operates and maintains all assigned systems, utilizes the CMMS to manage work orders and documentation, and collaborates closely with maintenance and production teams to optimize line efficiency and equipment uptime. The Lead Technician mentors team members, supports procedure development, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and food‑manufacturing standards while fostering strong teamwork across shifts in a fast‑paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Competences:

Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical concerns of the equipment, maintain and improve integrity and performance of line equipment, and complete scheduled work orders.
Utilizing maintenance windows to perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent mechanical and/or electrical breakdowns.
Participate in the development improvement of a documented maintenance procedures in the CMMS.
Develop and implement improvements using learnings from emergent equipment work to prevent reoccurring equipment failures.
Utilize the CMMS to create notifications, perform and confirm completed work orders while holding crew accountable for use of the system.
Must be able to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area, which entails being able to setup, start-up, and adjust equipment, properly shutdown and changeover as required by company standards.
Must be able to read blueprints and schematics.
Knowledgeable in fabrication of small machine parts, guards, etc. is preferred.
Knowledgeable on the operation and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic, cylinders, valves, accumulators, and compressor and pipefitting.
Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam processes for failure points and repair problems in those systems.

Leadership/ Teamwork

Communicate and coordinate with maintenance team and production management any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
Communicate with other line technicians and leads on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team.
Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions.
Maintain a good working relationship with all employees on all shifts
Work with team to optimize product/material sequencing to minimize changeover time and to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor and coach as needed on various maintenance and operational aspects to master their technical understanding of equipment and process controls.
Work with supervisor to identify and develop crew in areas needing exposure and knowledge.

Quality Assurance

Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
Maintain equipment plus sustain a sanitary and clean environment during all phases of production and maintenance.
Perform all mandatory quality testing/checks and complete all related documentation and paperwork for department operations: Quality, Safety, etc.

Health & Safety

Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.
Conform to Company policy and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others
Report unsafe acts and conditions to production and maintenance management and correct.

Requirements

Education and/ or Experience:

H.S. diploma required.
2-3 years industrial MRO purchasing required, food industry is a plus
Degree or certifications in a maintenance related field preferred
Knowledge of OSHA requirements
Understanding of food safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Communication and Analytical Skills:

Effective communication and listening skills
Strong problem decision-making skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify issues, trends and drive solutions

Other Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft excel, word, outlook and CMMS system to plan and close work orders)
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating dignity, respect, candor and commitment.
Strong leadership and team building skills.
Demonstrated expertise in handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a complex manufacturing environment
Ability to work long shifts of 10 hours or more, including days or nights, and some weekends.
Must be comfortable working in an environment that handles pork products, alcohol, gluten, milk/dairy, and potentially tree nuts and peanuts

Core Competencies

Drive High Performance Establish clear accountability for outcomes. Stays focused and discipline in planning and execution. Takes initiatives to overcome challenges. Celebrates wins and acts with urgency to keep momentum.
Collaborate Works as One Team. Builds relationships and makes commitments to others and follows through. An active listener who understands and communicates openly while engaging in healthy debate. Supports and execute decisions when they are made.
Innovate challenge the status quo by pro-actively identify opportunities to make things better. Encourages team to share best practices, be creative and try new things. Experiments, incorporates learning and adjusts as needed. Acts with speed and agility while accepting and learning from failure.
Can-do attitude has a pragmatic view on reality while understanding the challenges and perspectives across the organization. Pro-actively and easily connects with the customers, factories and the different stakeholders. Acts like an owner by providing ready-to-go solutions.
Accuracy and attention to detail: ability to digest high amount of information to transform into actionable insights to drive business development, with a mindset of value generation

About CERELIA

Experts-boulangers et entrepreneurs créatifs, nous fabriquons des produits uniques et savoureux : pâtes à tartes, pâtes à pizza, pancakes, gaufres et cookies.

Nos racines sont locales, pour une production internationale.

Depuis 2012, Cérélia, c’est:

- 15 usines de production à la pointe de la technologie, dont 9 en Europe (France, Belgique, Pays-Bas, Italie, Royaume-Uni) et 3 en Amérique du Nord (Canada et USA) ;

- Près de 900 M€ de chiffre d'affaires annuel ;

- Plus de 350 clients dans le monde ;

- Plus de 2 200 collaborateurs engagés dont 70% sont actionnaires de l’entreprise ;

- Plus de 500 partenaires mondiaux.

Le tout, en restant fidèle à notre héritage : 40 ans de savoir-faire dans l’excellence industrielle, dans l’innovation réfléchie et dans le développement durable.

Leader du marché européen, l’entreprise fabrique des pâtes prêtes à l’emploi pour ses 10 marques propres, des marques distributeurs des plus grandes enseignes mondiales et en co-manufacturing.

Pétrissage, dosage, tourage, laminage, roulage, cuisson… nous croyons en une industrie plus humaine, capable de transformer les gestes de l’artisan-boulanger en produits industriels de qualité.

Les femmes et les hommes de Cérélia contribuent par leur talent, leur engagement et leur travail au succès collectif. Des opérateurs aux ingénieurs, chacun participe à notre réussite avec exigence et passion du métier.

Notre expertise repose sur 3 piliers :

- l’excellence opérationnelle ;

- la culture de la qualité ;

- le sens de l’innovation.

Nous rejoindre, c’est participer à cette aventure industrielle et humaine. L’engagement de nos équipes est au cœur de notre politique RSE, qui vise aussi à réduire notre empreinte industrielle, à assurer un approvisionnement durable tout en répondant aux attentes de nos consommateurs.

Envie de rejoindre une entreprise qui crée l’industrie de demain ?

Découvrez nos opportunités pour venir écrire la suite de l’histoire : https://www.cerelia.com/talents/

Industry

Food & Beverage

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Saint-Laurent-Blangy, FR

Year Founded

2012

Website

cerelia.com

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