Maintenance Leader — 24/7 Reliability & Team Lead

Danone North America, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Danone North America, Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Leader to oversee equipment reliability, maintenance operations, and a team of technicians on a 24/7 line. The role champions preventive maintenance, breakdown analysis, and continuous improvement within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

You will partner across Operations, Engineering, and CI to optimize performance, drive KPIs, manage maintenance planning, and contribute to capital projects and new technology implementation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment leading maintenance or reliability initiatives.
• Experience leading maintenance teams across multiple shifts.
• Proficiency with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Ability to support a 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Drive equipment reliability and reduce downtime across critical production assets.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to optimize performance.
• Influence maintenance strategy, preventive maintenance programs, and reliability improvements.
• Play a key role in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Own meaningful KPIs tied to equipment effectiveness, reliability, maintenance cost, and team performance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

24/7 operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Maintenance planning systems

Job description

Danone North America, Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Leader to oversee equipment reliability, maintenance operations, and a team of technicians on a 24/7 line. The role champions preventive maintenance, breakdown analysis, and continuous improvement within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

You will partner across Operations, Engineering, and CI to optimize performance, drive KPIs, manage maintenance planning, and contribute to capital projects and new technology implementation.