Sr. Lead, Maintenance

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit

Key Responsibility

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team in daily operations, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and equipment uptime.
• Perform and oversee troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems, especially on aerosol filling lines and support equipment.
• Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance, reduce downtime, and support operational goals.
• Conduct facility open-up/close-down tasks, including alarm systems, lighting, compressors, air dryers, and boilers.
• Ensure compliance all safety regulations.
• Support equipment installations, overhauls, process improvements, and capital projects as needed.
• Train, mentor, and support mechanics and technicians in both technical and safety procedures.
• Conduct audits on technicians and PM effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and EHS teams to support manufacturing goals.
• Source, order, and maintain inventory of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff; conduct performance evaluations and schedule coverage.
• Respond to emergencies and off-hours issues as needed.
• Perform basic fabrication and machining (mill, lathe, drill press), and adjust or repair conveyor systems and production line machinery including:
• Perform basic electrical diagnostics, including motor controls, 3-phase systems, frequency drives, and PLC-related troubleshooting.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support maintenance and production objectives.

Qualifications

• Possess and demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail for identifying defects
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of PLCs and basic electrical troubleshooting a plus
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Utilize CMMS software (eMaint) to log work orders, schedule preventive maintenance, and track equipment history. In addition, review maintenance emails, and track daily logs
• Use computer-based systems to access equipment manuals, technical documents, schematics, and SOPs
• Comfortable using computers and software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position is $52.00/hour. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.