Maintenance Team Lead – Food Manufacturing (South Plant)

Shift: 12-hour continental (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)

Pay: $45–$50/hour

Lead the Future of Maintenance

Step into a high-impact leadership role at a state-of-the-art baking facility where innovation, automation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. As a Maintenance Team Lead, you’ll take ownership of plant reliability, lead a skilled team, and play a key role in maximizing uptime and operational excellence.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-tech environments and enjoy leading teams while staying hands-on—this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Optimize Operations

• Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives across the plant
• Implement and enhance RCM, RCFA, and PMO strategies
• Monitor KPIs like uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and PM completion

Own Equipment Reliability

• Oversee maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems
• Ensure peak performance of high-speed packaging lines
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and minimize downtime through fast, effective repairs

Manage & Develop Your Team

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of 12–15 maintenance technicians
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, sanitation, and distribution

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve processes
• Conduct root cause failure analysis to prevent recurring issues
• Champion a “Zero Loss Mindset” and full team engagement

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
• Hands-on knowledge of TPM, RCM, RCFA, and preventive maintenance programs

Mechanical Skills

• Deep understanding of gears, bearings, shafts, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
• Skilled in diagnostics, alignment, and repair of motors, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes

Electrical & Controls Knowledge

• Solid foundation in AC/DC motors, power distribution, and control systems
• Experience troubleshooting with multimeters, megohmmeters, and related tools
• Working knowledge of VFDs and PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley preferred)
• Familiarity with industrial robotics (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, UR is a plus)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Working Environment

• Mix of plant floor and office work
• Exposure to machinery, heat/cold, noise, dust, and industrial environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
• 12-hour continental shifts, including weekends

Why This Role?

• Competitive pay: $45–$50/hour
• Leadership opportunity in a cutting-edge facility
• Direct impact on plant performance and efficiency
• Strong culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

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