1st Shift Food Plant Maintenance Lead

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance of production equipment and facilities. The role requires leadership over a team of maintenance technicians and a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, plus familiarity with GMP and food safety regulations. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration across production, engineering, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Must have maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and GMP.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance and training.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for production equipment.
• Inspect machinery and address issues to prevent downtime.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance to resolve breakdowns promptly.
• Analyze equipment performance data to drive reliability improvements.
• Ensure safety compliance and train maintenance personnel.
• Manage spare parts inventory and supplier relationships.
• Maintain records and generate reports on maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Food safety GMP

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification (plus)

Job description

Urban Farmer is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance of production equipment and facilities. The role requires leadership over a team of maintenance technicians and a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, plus familiarity with GMP and food safety regulations. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration across production, engineering, and quality teams.