Full-Time

Maintenance Lead

Posted on 8/15/2024

Meati Foods

Meati Foods

51-200 employees

Produces plant-based meat alternatives from mycelium

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$85k - $115kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Thornton, CO, USA

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Possess a proven track record of achievement in an automated manufacturing environment.
  • You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic and professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business.
  • You are serious about delivering results and take pride and ownership of your areas of responsibility.
  • You are a motivated leader that can inspire others; you respect your commitments and are able to obtain optimal results from your team through respect and development.
  • It is preferred that you have a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, plant, or other engineering degree or equivalent related experience.
  • Leadership experience with small to medium-sized teams preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in Area Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and execution of the daily plan, including reporting results of the previous 24 hours: Project Management, number of breakdowns, insights from completed PMs, and planned work for the day.
  • Support development and lead portions of Line Daily Direction Setting, 90-Day loss-elimination plans, and the annual maintenance plan.
  • Lead a group of skilled Maintenance & Reliability Trainers (Maintenance Ranchers) in driving PM completion for the area, coaching technical operators, and meeting maintenance metrics for the area.
  • Owns the Maintenance, Planning, and Scheduling System. Lead the scheduling of maintenance work, as dictated by the annual maintenance plan and previously identified work during routine meetings.
  • Ensure the revision and updating of Maintenance Technical Documentation occurs as necessary.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the development of Maintenance Strategies for automated equipment in a particular process area.
  • Drives improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability that optimizes asset life cycle.
  • Own the breakdown elimination system and drive breakthrough results in Planned and Unplanned downtime and be accountable to deliver KPI-Results. Facilitates problem-solving and failure investigations by the Breakdown Elimination system.
  • Serve as a coach and resource for the area team and actively participate in Area DDS meetings and execution of the maintenance plans. Act as the liaison between the Operational team and Technical Support team.
  • Work collaboratively with the Plant Technical Manager to set direction and deliver results that are aligned with plant and company goals.

Meati Foods creates plant-based meat alternatives using mycelium, the nutrient-rich root of mushrooms. Their products are designed for health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers who want sustainable and nutritious food options. Meati Foods' offerings replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat while avoiding the environmental issues linked to animal farming. They sell their products through major retailers like Super Target and directly to consumers via their website. What sets Meati Foods apart from competitors is their focus on mycelium, which is high in protein and free from common allergens like soy, gluten, and wheat. The company's goal is to meet the growing demand for animal-free meat products as more people seek healthier and more sustainable dietary choices.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$370.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for plant-based foods aligns with Meati's product offerings.
  • Advancements in fermentation technology may reduce production costs for Meati.
  • Direct-to-consumer sales channels can enhance Meati's brand presence.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing IP disputes with The Better Meat Co. could harm Meati's reputation.
  • Frequent leadership changes may lead to strategic instability at Meati.
  • Multiple layoffs could affect employee morale and operational efficiency.

What makes Meati Foods unique

  • Meati Foods uses nutrient-rich mushroom root for its meat alternatives.
  • The company focuses on health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.
  • Meati Foods offers soy, gluten, and wheat-free products.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage

Phone/Internet Stipend

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