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Job Title: Maintenance Team Lead
Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $75,000 – $98,000 annually (DOE)
Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday (4×10 schedule)
Shifts:
Day Shift: 5:30 AM start
Swing Shift: 1:30 PM start
On-Call: Required for emergency situations
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead to oversee daily maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will lead a team of technicians, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise maintenance team members on assigned shift
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, and regulations
- Assign daily tasks, distribute work orders, and manage schedules
- Review and ensure completion of maintenance and repair work
- Partner with the Maintenance Planner to prioritize and adjust workloads
- Serve as the point of contact for emergency maintenance issues
- Communicate updates, timelines, and costs to the Maintenance Manager
- Coordinate with operations and external contractors
- Ensure smooth shift transitions through clear communication
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Monitor inventory and recommend improvements or replacements
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, or related field
OR 6+ years of electrical or mechanical maintenance experience - 4+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge
- Leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools
- Experience in food manufacturing or GMP environments
Key Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Planning and scheduling
- Communication and coordination
- Safety and compliance
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and machinery
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and work in tight spaces
- Ability to perform administrative tasks such as reporting and data analysis
Additional Requirements
- Availability for on-call support and occasional weekend work
- Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
Balance Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.