Manufacturing Maintenance Lead: Lead & Optimize

Mars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Lead in Salt Lake City to oversee daily maintenance of production equipment. This hands-on leadership role requires supervising technicians, guiding preventive maintenance, and driving process improvements to meet production goals in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a track record of mentoring teams, and the ability to read technical drawings and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certs preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing with 1+ year in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of machinery, maintenance, and safety practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive production goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Coordinate daily production and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Train new staff and provide ongoing coaching to the team.
• Enforce safety guidelines and report hazards promptly.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain maintenance records and manage maintenance inventory.

Skills

Team supervision

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Technical certifications (HVAC/electrical/mechanical)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Multimeters/ohmmeters

Torque wrenches

Job description

Mars is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Lead in Salt Lake City to oversee daily maintenance of production equipment. This hands-on leadership role requires supervising technicians, guiding preventive maintenance, and driving process improvements to meet production goals in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a track record of mentoring teams, and the ability to read technical drawings and maintain accurate maintenance records.