Maintenance Team Lead Position - 2nd shift - 12Hrs Continental North Plant

Furlani Foods; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in Oak Creek, WI, as a Maintenance Team Lead, where you will drive operational excellence in a state-of-the-art bakery. You will lead a skilled team in maintaining cutting-edge baking and packaging equipment, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime. This role emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement, empowering you to solve complex problems and innovate processes. If you are passionate about fostering teamwork and achieving high standards in food safety and quality, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Annual Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Strong expertise in electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs for bakery equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of high-speed packaging lines and robotic arms.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Automated Systems

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

PLC Programming

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Maintenance

Tools

CMMS (EAM) Software

Robotic Systems (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Universal Robots)

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Description

About the Company

New State-of-the-Art Bakery in Oak Creek, WI

For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. At our brand-new, state-of-the-art bakery in Oak Creek, WI, we're setting a new standard for quality and innovation in food production. We believe in a Zero Loss Mindset and are committed to fostering 100% total employee engagement, where every voice matters and every idea counts. We are on a mission to bake the highest quality garlic bread in the industry, and we're looking for an Operations Supervisor who can help us achieve that!

Join our Team!

Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand. We want YOU to join our team!

At our Oak Creek bakery, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a company committed to making the best garlic bread on the market.

Benefits

* Salary: $45.00/hr. - $50.00/hr.

* Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

* Annual Incentive Program (Profit Sharing Bonus)

* Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

* Paid Time Off

* Employee Assistance Program

* Life and AD&D Insurance

* Paid Holidays

Role: Maintenance Team Lead

We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and career growth. Furlani Foods is seeking a

Maintenance Team Lead with a passion for driving operational excellence in a cutting-edge facility, who will thrive on solving complex problems and leading high-performing teams.

As the Maintenance Team Lead, you'll be at the heart of our operations, overseeing the maintenance of cutting-edge baking and packaging equipment, including automated robotic systems. You'll lead a team of 12-15 skilled technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

* Lead with Excellence: Drive the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across our facility, focusing on maximizing equipment uptime and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

* Embrace a Zero Loss Mindset: Utilize Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to tackle problems head-on and eliminate recurring issues.

* Champion Safety and Quality: Ensure compliance with OSHA and SQF regulations while maintaining the highest standards for food safety and product quality.

* Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence.

* Empower Your Team: Mentor and coach, your team of maintenance technicians, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed in a high-speed, automated environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to keep our bakery equipment running at peak performance.

* Oversee the maintenance of high-speed packaging lines, mechanical systems, and robotic arms to ensure operational efficiency.

* Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues while coordinating with OEMs for specialized maintenance.

* Monitor and report on KPIs such as equipment uptime, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

* Promote a collaborative work environment focused on zero loss and employee involvement.

Requirements

Qualifications

* 3+ years of experience in maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

* Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, particularly in high-speed packaging.

* Knowledge of TPM, RCM, RCFA, and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO).

* Experience with PLC programming and robotic systems (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or Universal Robots).

* Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of maintenance technicians.

* Familiarity with CMMS (EAM) software to schedule, track, and complete work orders.

* Travel required: Specifically, but not limited to within Canada and USA, once or twice a year for training.

Schedule Openings:

* Continental shifts 12-hours and every second weekend off.

* Continental AM Shift - 6:00am - 6:00pm

* Continental PM Shift - 6:00pm - 6:00am + $3.50/hr. shift premium

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.

Salary Description

$45/hr. - $50/hr.