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Maintenance Team Lead

WITRON Group
Hernando, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2026
This is WITRON

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for ensuring daily maintenance activities are completed through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to electromechanical technicians and collaborate with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to ensure system up-time.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues a Safety-First mindset
  • Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
  • Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
  • Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
  • Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
  • Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
  • Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
  • Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
  • Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
  • Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
  • Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
  • Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
  • Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of ElectroMechanical technicians
  • Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
  • Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
  • Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
  • Strong communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines
  • Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
  • Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
  • Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred

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Additional Benefits

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or

bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

Any further questions?

Your on-site contact

Kirby Oostdyk

We care about your career start at WITRON and are looking forward to receiving your questions by e-mail. If you like to submit your application, please use our online form.

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