Maintenance Team Lead (Afternoon Shift)

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 49,593 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable afternoon shift hours

Opportunities for growth and technical

Development

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead for the Reliability Department in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead the afternoon shift, coordinate preventive maintenance, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment in IND. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical experience, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, VFDs, and safety circuits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience in manufacturing; 5+ years preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to manage team dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including PLCs, VFDs and control safety circuits.
• Experience with welding, machining, fabrication, HVAC, boilers, and ammonia systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and arc flash regulations.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work independently or in a team.
• Experience with SAP or CMMS software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support maintenance team members during the afternoon shift.
• Coordinate and assign preventative maintenance, scheduled repairs, and emergency response.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure timely, effective resolutions.
• Maintain compliance with HAACP, SQF, and GMP standards.
• Inspect facility and equipment for proper function and safety compliance.
• Assist with inventory management and upkeep of tools and equipment.
• Complete and submit accurate documentation and maintenance logs.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLCs

VFDs

Control safety circuits

Welding

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Technical school associate degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

The OpportunityPay: $36 – $38 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Team Lead to join our Reliability Department. This key role is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians and ensuring our production equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently. If you have strong mechanical and electrical skills and enjoy leading by example in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

Ready to lead and make a real impact? Apply today to join a team where your skills and leadership will be valued!

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Lead, direct, and support maintenance team members during the afternoon shift.
• Coordinate and assign preventative maintenance, scheduled repairs, and emergency response.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure timely, effective resolutions.
• Maintain compliance with HAACP, SQF, and GMP standards.
• Inspect facility and equipment for proper function and safety compliance.
• Assist with inventory management and upkeep of tools and equipment.
• Complete and submit accurate documentation and maintenance logs.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required, associate’s degree from a technical school preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting; 5+ years preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage team dynamics effectively.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, VFDs, and control safety circuits.
• Experience with welding, machining, fabrication, HVAC, boilers, and ammonia systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and arc flash regulations.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and working independently or within a team.
• Experience with SAP or similar CMMS software is advantageous.

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

• Competitive pay ($35–$37/hr.)
• Stable afternoon shift hours
• Opportunities for growth and technical development
• Supportive leadership and a safety-first culture

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at