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Maintenance Lead opportunity – Food Manufacturing sector | Oak Creek, WI
Are you a hands-on maintenance leader ready to take charge in a state-of-the-art baking facility? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly drive performance, reliability, and innovation on the plant floor.
We are seeking a dynamic Maintenance Lead who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads from the front, and is passionate about building high-performing teams and world-class maintenance systems.
Compensation
- $93,000 – $104,000 per year (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and additional coverage options
Location
- Oak Creek, Wisconsin – Join a growing operation in a modern, advanced facility
Schedule
- Continental 12-hour shift pattern
- Structured rotations with extended time off
Why this role stands out
- Lead maintenance operations in a highly automated, advanced production environment
- Make a measurable impact by reducing downtime and improving equipment efficiency
- Drive innovation through TPM, RCM, and Lean maintenance strategies
- Develop and mentor a skilled team of 12–15 technicians
- Collaborate across departments to support plant-wide operational excellence
What you’ll do
- Lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs
- Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Monitor and improve key KPIs such as uptime, MTBF, and MTTR
- Oversee electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems, including high-speed packaging lines
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues with speed and accuracy
- Coordinate with OEMs and contractors for specialized maintenance activities
What you bring
Technical expertise
- Strong experience with mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
- Knowledge of TPM, RCM, RCFA, and preventive maintenance optimization
Hands-on skills
- Deep understanding of rotating equipment, pneumatics, and diagnostics
- Experience with motors, control systems, VFDs, and PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
- Exposure to industrial robotics (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or similar) is a plus
Leadership
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience using CMMS systems to drive maintenance performance
Qualifications
- 3 years of maintenance experience
- 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong English communication skills (Spanish is a plus)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems
Working Environment
- Combination of plant floor and office-based responsibilities
- Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, temperature variation, and machinery
- Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces
Your impact
In this role, you will not only maintain equipment—you will elevate maintenance as a strategic driver of production success. You will champion a zero-loss mindset, strengthen team capability, and help build a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you are ready to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact in a cutting-edge food manufacturing environment, apply today.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Salary : $93,000 - $104,000