Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Shift Lead – Night Shift
Schedule
- Thursday: 11:00 PM – 5:15 AM
- Friday to Sunday: 5:00 PM – 5:15 AM
Note: This schedule is fixed. Candidates must be able to work these days and hours.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $38–$42 per hour (based on experience)
- Shift Premium: Additional 8%
- Relocation: Non-local candidates are welcome to apply; however, relocation expenses are the candidate’s responsibility.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Shift Lead supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the maintenance team, ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), operational targets, and high housekeeping standards. This role provides both proactive and reactive technical guidance, addresses skills gaps, and drives continuous improvement to maximize safety and equipment uptime. Leadership experience and strong technical knowledge in Maintenance Engineering are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and promote a strong safety culture; identify and lead team training needs.
- Act as the technical lead in incident investigations and safety initiatives.
- Assign and coordinate team activities; manage live issues and ensure KPI achievement.
- Set expectations and provide feedback to maintain performance, ethics, and operational standards.
- Lead daily shift meetings; ensure accurate and timely work order documentation.
- Oversee apprentice training per departmental and apprenticeship requirements.
- Promote continuous improvement through data analysis and lessons learned.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Lead group projects and assignments; create development opportunities for the team.
- Support the department manager in coaching, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews.
- Assist in organizing headcount and overtime needs to meet production and delivery goals.
Skills & Competencies
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams.
- Communication: Delivers clear, audience-appropriate messages.
- Customer Focus: Builds customer-centric solutions.
- Decision Making: Acts decisively with sound judgment.
- Learning Agility: Embraces learning for effective problem-solving.
- Results Driven: Delivers consistent outcomes, even under pressure.
- Self-Awareness: Uses feedback for ongoing growth.
- Safety Controls: Applies safe practices for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards.
- Health & Safety Leadership: Champions a safe and proactive workplace.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Effectively implements process and equipment changes.
- Accountability: Holds self and others to commitments.
- Managing Complexity: Solves complex problems efficiently.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (as recognized by local regulations).
- Significant experience in technical maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Specialized skills gained through education, training, and hands-on experience.
- Prior leadership experience is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The Process
- Apply with your current resume.
- Same-day feedback will be provided on your application.
- Online screening conversation to discuss job details and answer your questions.
- Further feedback will be given, and selected candidates will move forward in the hiring process.
Timeline: Steps 1–4 typically take less than 24 hours.
You should be proficient in:
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Machine Safety Inspections
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Conveyor Systems
Salary info:
$38 - $42 / hr