Maintenance Lead

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.