Maintenance Team Lead, Technology, 1st Shift

electrolux; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux in Kinston, NC seeks a Maintenance Team Lead to coordinate maintenance technicians, troubleshoot equipment, and drive uptime. The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor in executing maintenance plans and continuous improvement activities in a first-shift, manufacturing setting.

You will monitor performance, participate in root cause analysis, and contribute to EMS tool implementations while upholding a strong safety culture and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or related field.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience with EAM (Enterprise Asset Management).
• Prior lead experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily guidance and support to Maintenance Technicians, serving as the primary resource for questions and onboarding.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, assist with repairs, complete preventive maintenance through the CMMS, and escalate major concerns.
• Monitor equipment performance, communicate work status updates, and participate in root cause analyses.
• Contribute to Lean and continuous improvement efforts by supporting EMS tool implementation and 5S standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe work practices and PPE compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

5S / Lean

Education

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Tools

CMMS

EAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Support bringing the right people in the right place.

By creating desirable solutions and great experiences that enrich people’s daily lives and the health of our planet, we want to be a driving force in delivering enjoyable and sustainable living. We go to work every day determined to shape living for the better – for our customers and for the health of our planet.

For that, we employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community.

You will be based in our Kinston, NC location. This role will support first shift, support the production line and will follow production needs.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Summary:

The Maintenance Team Lead supports daily maintenance operations within the assigned production area. This role focuses on coordinating technicians, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring uptime, while assisting the Maintenance Supervisor in executing maintenance plans and continuous improvement activities.

Your main tasks:

• Provide daily guidance and support to Maintenance Technicians, serving as the primary resource for questions and assisting with onboarding, training, and coaching reinforcement.
• Support maintenance operations by troubleshooting equipment issues, assisting with repairs, completing preventive maintenance through the CMMS, and escalating major concerns when necessary.
• Monitor equipment performance and uptime, communicate work status updates, and participate in root cause analysis to resolve operational issues.
• Contribute to Lean and continuous improvement efforts by supporting EMS tool implementation, participating in improvement initiatives, and maintaining 5S workplace standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe work practices, ensuring PPE compliance, reporting incidents and near misses, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or related field (preferred).

• 3–5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience with EAM (Enterprise Asset Management)
• Prior lead experience preferred.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Physical Demands:

• Should be able to team lift any package greater than 35 lbs. but less than 71 lbs.
• Should be able to handle repetitive twisting, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and bending
• Must be able to spend long periods of time on your feet

Benefits:

At Electrolux, we take responsibility for our development in a supportive environment where we embrace our differences and learn from each other. In a truly multicultural setting, we shape living for the better and create remarkable experiences for employees and consumers, all around the globe.

Find out more on:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/lifeatelectrolux

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.