Maintenance Team Lead

Maintenance Team Lead

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for ensuring daily maintenance activities are completed through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem‑solving. Acting as a front‑line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to electromechanical technicians and collaborate with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to ensure system up‑time.

• Conduct all actions with and inspire a safety‑first mindset among all colleagues
• Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
• Lead by example through results‑focused, people‑centered direction, feedback, and coaching
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
• Execute planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
• Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high‑volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
• Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
• Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
• Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
• Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
• Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of electro‑mechanical technicians
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
• Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines
• Required:
  
  High school diploma with 1–3 years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast‑paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Preferred:
  Associate’s degree in a relevant subject with 3–5 years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast‑paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred

• Ability to work at heights of 80–100 feet
• Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to –15 degrees
• Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment necessary to do the job
• Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds

• Stability – WITRON offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD plans along with a company‑sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions and a profit‑sharing program
• Work/Life Balance – Employees have access to a generous paid time off policy, company‑paid holidays, and special leave days related to certain life events
• Growth Potential – WITRON promotes from within; individual developmental opportunities are made available through comprehensive on‑the‑job training and a tuition reimbursement program
• Positive workplace culture – WITRON’s corporate philosophy is characterized by an open‑door policy, an environment of trust and empowerment, and a sincere appreciation shown to all colleagues

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage