Maintenance Team Lead, 2nd shift (Brownsburg, IN)

Overview

H arperCollins Publishers is excited to be opening a state-of-the-art 1.6 million-square-foot distribution center in Brownsburg Indiana. The operation is an exciting new hub that will help bring books to readers customers and communities across the country.

Join our team as a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead guiding technicians and helping keep a highly automated distribution center running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot and repair material handling packaging facility and building systems while driving preventive maintenance equipment reliability and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Maintenance Tech looking to grow their career!

The role will begin on first shift for facility startup onboarding and training then is expected to transition to second shift on or after April 5 2027 based on operational needs. Candidates must be available for this long-term shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow set priorities and provide technical direction for Maintenance Technicians.
• Coach train and support team members to strengthen skills and performance.
• Plan and assign preventive corrective and emergency maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated material handling systems conveyors packaging equipment and facility equipment.
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment electrical systems sensors VFDs motors pneumatics hydraulics and automation controls.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex equipment and automation issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Partner with Operations leaders and supervisors to coordinate maintenance needs and minimize disruption.
• Support HVAC plumbing lighting compressed air dock equipment building systems and facility infrastructure.
• Assist with inspections life-safety systems and regulatory compliance.
• Support equipment installations upgrades modifications and operational changeovers.
• Identify replacement parts maintain inventory and keep CMMS PM downtime and maintenance records current.
• Coordinate with vendors contractors and service providers as needed.
• Participate in emergency response and facility evacuation procedures.
• Champion 5S continuous improvement equipment reliability and facility improvement initiatives.
• Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout NFPA 70E and company safety standards.
• Provide after-hours maintenance and emergency support when required.
• Complete other duties and special projects that support operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree vocational training or certification in Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics Electrical Technology or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing warehouse distribution or similar environment.
• Prior team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills including PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Experience with conveyors automated material handling equipment pneumatics hydraulics motor controls HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or a similar PLC platform preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with 24VDC 120VAC and 480VAC electrical systems.
• Familiarity with NEC NFPA 70E and CMMS systems preferred.
• Clear communication sound judgment organization and a collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to coach and develop team members while working effectively across departments.
• Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends overtime and emergency call-ins as business needs might require.

Physical Demands:

• Stand and walk throughout a shift in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier items with assistance.
• Climb ladders access elevated equipment and work safely at heights.
• Bend reach twist grasp kneel crawl and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Perform duties in varying temperatures noise levels and warehouse conditions.

Pay:

• $36.06-$38.46 per hour Salary to be commensurate with experience
• Additional $1.50 per hour for shift differential.

In addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse our careers webpage for more information.

Please note that the Brownsburg IN facility is a smoke-free campus.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability email us at . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Manager