Leadership- • Lead and coordinate daily activities of mechanics and technical staff across shifts. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics, supporting skill development and cross-training. • Partner with Production Supervisors and Team Leads to prioritize equipment repairs and changeovers. • Support onboarding and structured training plans for new mechanics. • Assist in writing, revising, and training on equipment-related SOPs and preventive maintenance procedures. Safety • Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures. • Promote a safety-first culture within the technical team. • Investigate equipment-related safety incidents and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. • Maintain compliance with cGMP and plant safety standards. Quality • Ensure all equipment adjustments maintain product quality and compliance with specifications. • Support investigations related to quality deviations linked to mechanical or equipment causes. • Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities in compliance with cGMP standards. Productivity • Partner with Operations to maximize equipment uptime and OEE. • Support process optimization initiatives to improve throughput and reduce waste. • Participate in continuous improvement projects related to scrap reduction, downtime reduction, and changeover efficiency. • Assist Engineering with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and installations. • Provide technical input for new product launches and feasibility assessments. Equipment Reliability & Technical Excellence • Troubleshoot and repair high-speed filling and packaging equipment including: • Groninger filling machines • PKB filling systems • Kalix cartoners • Auto-labeling and coding systems • Checkweighers and inspection systems • Lead advanced diagnostics on electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. • Support efficient changeovers and setup verification to minimize downtime. • Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed and properly documented. • Monitor recurring breakdowns and drive root cause corrective actions. • Support spare parts inventory control and recommend critical spare stocking levels.