Maintenance Lead

Position: Maintenance Team Lead (Nights) Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Shift: A Shift | 6:15 PM to 5:45 AM (12-hour continental schedule) Pay Rate: $49.24/hour Summary Description The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for leading maintenance operations during the shift, ensuring equipment reliability, team performance, and adherence to safety and quality standards. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, coaching, and coordination of maintenance activities. What You’ll Be Doing Ensure all safety standards are followed, including LOTO, PPE, and safe machine operation Maintain safe and efficient operating conditions for all production equipment Follow GMP and product quality requirements Train and support new maintenance team members Assign and manage work orders, ensuring timely completion Coach and guide technicians through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks Ensure accurate completion of work orders (labor, parts, downtime, root cause, resolution) Monitor team performance including attendance, skill levels, and KPI adherence Escalate issues related to safety, quality, and downtime to leadership Support ongoing plant and maintenance improvement projects Manage shift coverage and staffing needs Participate in Global Performance System (GPS) activities including audits, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts We’d Love to Hear From You If You have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience You have experience with PLCs, motor drives, and control systems You understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems You can read and interpret electrical schematics and technical data You are organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks You communicate effectively and lead by example You have experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment You have experience with CMMS systems Qualifications Technical school diploma with 3+ years of experience or high school diploma with 5+ years of experience Minimum 12 months of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Electrical maintenance experience required Industry experience in flexible packaging (blown film, extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting) preferred Benefits At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources Paid time off and holidays Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage Tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Our Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging business serves North America, Latin America and Europe with 22 locations. We create and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions. Our customers span the food, retail, and medical sectors. Our packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food. We are committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet. Our Vision Change the World through Packaging Innovation Our Mission Foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability, while safeguarding our planet for future generations, through the continuous development of innovative packaging solutions that explore cutting-edge materials and technologies. TOPPAN Privacy Policy