What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Team Lead position at JAPS-OLSON COMPANY, LLC?
About the Company:
At Japs-Olson (JO), we believe a career should be more than a job - it should be an opportunity to create a lasting impression. As a trusted leader in direct mail and commercial printing for over a century, JO is proud to be an employer of choice in the Twin Cities, empowering our team to solve problems creatively within a culture of collaboration and growth.
Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch your career, seeking meaningful work that aligns with your values, or a seasoned professional ready to share your expertise, JO is a place where your contributions can make a difference. We offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, all within a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to grow and succeed.
Join JO, where progress is celebrated, people are uplifted, and your ideas can make a difference every day.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Team Lead provides day-to-day leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring work is prioritized, executed effectively, and aligned with operational needs. This role focuses on driving team performance, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety and quality.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, assign, and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance activities for the team
- Provide day-to-day direction and support to maintenance technicians to ensure timely, high-quality work completion
- Review completed work for accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to standards
- Oversee parts inventory, including ordering, stocking levels, and cost management
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of the CMMS (asset records, work orders, PM schedules)
- Monitor team performance through reporting on maintenance metrics, backlog, and completion rates
- Track equipment downtime and partner with the team to identify root causes and implement solutions
- Drive continuous improvement by reinforcing standardized procedures and best practices
- Promote and enforce EHS standards, ensuring a safe work environment at all times
- Serve as a liaison between maintenance, operations, and leadership to communicate priorities and issues
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in maintenance, production support, or a related role in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Prior experience leading or guiding a team, formally or informally
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing setting
- Experience in a high-speed manufacturing or print/production environment preferred
- Experience tracking equipment downtime and participating in root cause analysis
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage team priorities and deadlines
- Experience using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Demonstrated understanding of safety protocols and of lock out tag out procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for tracking and reporting
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and accountability
- Effective communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and collaborate across teams
Benefits:
- Affordable medical insurance plans
- Vision and dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
JO is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, Japs-Olson Company considers this position to be safety-sensitive position. All job offers are conditional based on satisfying a 9-panel drug screening and physical test in accordance with the Drug Testing in the Workplace Act.
The pay range listed reflects typical compensation based on market data, generally between the 25th and 75th percentile for similar roles. Where you land within that range depends on your experience, skills, and qualifications. Our recruiters will keep you in the loop throughout the process, so you know where you stand. We’re committed to fair and open conversations every step of the way.
Salary : $35 - $45