Full-Time
Team Leader Maintenance
Posted on 11/3/2025
Lamb Weston
501-1,000 employees
Global producer of frozen potato products
Compensation Overview
$76.4k - $114.6k/yr
Quincy, WA, USA
In Person
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- 5-7 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3-5 years supervisory and/or management experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Production Operations Management or equivalent field of study
- Direct experience with hydraulics, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems is required.
- Experience in industrial maintenance programs and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Possess strong computer application skills, network and PC business application software
- Basic mathematical and statistical skills
- Basic financial skills and understanding
- Key Leadership competencies include: strong ethics, integrity, trust, action oriented, direct others, priority setting, decision quality, organized, and process management mentality.
- Partner with plant maintenance and production leadership to develop preventative maintenance plans to reduce equipment downtime and optimize labor utilization.
- Work with team members to create emergency maintenance solutions for the facility.
- Provide technical and problem solving support for the plant operations and maintenance crews.
- Support and execute plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve the plant’s key performance goals for overall maintenance performance.
- Assure production schedules are met and all issues are resolved and communicated in a timely fashion.
- Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety standards.
- Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. Responsible for setting up and training of mechanics.
- Direct, administer, and coordinate plant safety policy to maintenance crews.
- Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
- Responsible for the elimination of all causes of failure and ensure full useful life of equipment in coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel.
- Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation to ensure continuous production operations.
- Operates within prescribed maintenance and stores budgets.
- Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Lead hourly maintenance team members in their roles and responsibilities to meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
- Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting/problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
- Continuously apply sound mechanical solutions to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership in implementing / maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Ensure appropriate inventory levels for standard replacement parts are maintained. Ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained.
- Perform follow-up analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime / inefficient operational issues. Ensure environmental compliance.
- Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment. Effectively communicate results and action plans to appropriate employees and managers.
- Collaborate directly with human resources to ensure employee issues or concerns are correctly addressed and resolved.
- 2 years’ experience in a potato processing facility or equivalent manufacturing environment preferred
Lamb Weston is a global food processing company that produces and distributes frozen potato products and related items. Its portfolio includes french fries, waffle fries, sweet potato fries, and other frozen potato items, along with appetizers and vegetable products, sold to restaurants, retailers, and other food-service customers worldwide. The product works by being manufactured at scale in plants, frozen or par-frozen, and shipped to customers ready for heating and serving. Lamb Weston differentiates itself through its large-scale, global supply network, specialized potato processing capabilities, and broad product range aimed at both food-service operators and retailers, enabling consistent quality and reliable delivery. The company’s goal is to be a trusted, high-volume supplier of frozen potato and related foods, meeting the needs of diverse customers around the world with efficient production and distribution.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kennewick, Washington
Founded
1950
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North American volumes surged 12% with 5% net sales growth.
- Raised FY2026 guidance to $6.45–6.55B sales and $1.08–1.14B EBITDA.
- Starboard Value pushes deeper cost cuts beyond $250M program.
What critics are saying
- Starboard Value forces asset sales or board overhaul in 3–6 months.
- China and India exports erode pricing, trigger $33M potato write-offs.
- European surplus slashes international EBITDA 20–30% via plant closures.
What makes Lamb Weston unique
- #1 in North America and #2 globally in frozen potato products.
- Global footprint with scale and modern manufacturing capabilities.
- Long-standing partnerships with chains like McDonald's and Yum Brands.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Family-Friendly Employee events
Company News
Lamb Weston delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of in-line or better results, led by strong North American performance where volume grew 12% and net sales increased 5%. The frozen potato producer has tightened its fiscal 2026 guidance range with a higher midpoint for net sales and EBITDA. CEO Mike Smith credited customer wins, market share gains and improved operational execution despite soft restaurant traffic. Overall quick-service restaurant traffic rose just 1% in the quarter. The International business faced challenges from European potato surplus, local sourcing in developing markets and weak restaurant traffic. In response, Lamb Weston announced closure of its Monroe, Argentina plant, temporarily curtailed a Netherlands production line and will not resume production at one Australian facility.
Lamb Weston reported quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share by 18.42%. This compares to earnings of $1.10 per share a year ago. The company has now surpassed consensus earnings estimates for four consecutive quarters. The frozen foods supplier posted revenues of $1.56 billion for the quarter ended February 2026, exceeding estimates by 5.40% and topping year-ago revenues of $1.52 billion. Lamb Weston has beaten consensus revenue estimates four times over the past four quarters. Shares have gained 0.9% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 4.6% decline. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of Hold, suggesting shares are expected to perform in line with the market near-term.
Lamb Weston reported mixed third-quarter results with volume rising 7% but margins under pressure. North American volume surged 12%, whilst constant-currency price/mix fell 7%. Adjusted EBITDA declined $101 million to $272 million, impacted by unfavourable mix, a $33 million international raw-potato write-off and underutilised European and Latin American capacity. The company raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting net sales of $6.45–6.55 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.08–1.14 billion. Management is implementing a $250 million cost-savings programme and restructuring its production footprint through plant closures to address European oversupply. Year-to-date cash from operations reached $596 million with free cash flow of $339 million. The company returned $205 million to shareholders and approved a $0.38 quarterly dividend.
Lamb Weston, a potato products company, will report quarterly earnings tomorrow before the market opens. Analysts expect revenue to decline 2.2% year on year, reversing the 4.3% increase recorded in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, Lamb Weston beat revenue expectations with $1.62 billion, up 1.1% year on year. However, the company has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the past two years. Analysts have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days. The consumer staples sector has underperformed recently, with share prices down 9.7% on average over the last month. Lamb Weston has fallen 12.2% during the same period. Analysts have set an average price target of $52, compared to the current share price of $41.06.
Lamb Weston Holdings was added to the Russell Small Cap Value Index on 20 March 2026, broadening its visibility among institutional and passive investors tracking Russell value indices. The index inclusion does not materially change near-term fundamentals but may modestly improve liquidity and visibility. The company's investment case hinges on frozen potato demand resilience through quick-service restaurant and foodservice cycles, and management's ability to protect margins amid promotional and cost pressures. The biggest risk remains pricing pressure and unfavourable product mix in a competitive market, which could weigh on net sales and EBITDA margins. Lamb Weston's narrative projects $6.7 billion revenue and $550.7 million earnings by 2028, requiring 1.3% yearly revenue growth. The company reports Q3 2026 results on 1 April.