Maintenance Team Lead

Winland Foods•Excelsior Springs, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring a Maintenance Team Lead to support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production operations at its Excelsior Springs, Missouri location. The role performs and oversees maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; leads preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and installations; and helps minimize downtime while maintaining food safety and quality standards. The Team Lead guides maintenance work, coordinates priorities with supervisors and the Maintenance Scheduler/Planner, and mentors and trains mechanics, technicians, and production employees. The position also manages maintenance documentation and CMMS records and supports continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time position working a 2-2-3 rotation, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The stated pay is $44.45 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential, based on experience and other qualifications. The work location is 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of work experience; manufacturing or food production experience is preferred.
At least 18 years of age.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform accurate math functions.
Knowledge of and ability to follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GMPs, company safety policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others at the worksite in English, including understanding oral and written safety information and communicating in writing as needed.
Ability to take a leadership role and set a positive example for team members.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Dependability, reliability, accountability for work quality and attendance, and ability to handle equipment safely.
Ability to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays and Sundays, as business needs require.
Ability to wear required PPE for the manufacturing environment and duties, including blue nitrile gloves in production Zone 1 areas.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently climb, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, and stoop.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; 20/20 corrected vision and normal hearing and vision, with correction if needed, including ability to distinguish colors used for production containers.
Ability to work in areas with wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations, depending on assignment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferred; certification is required for Advanced Level. Willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
Experience working with manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee complex troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Lead preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds, new installations, machine setup, and equipment modifications to support reliability and performance.
Use blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
Guide and assign maintenance tasks, coordinate line calls, and oversee preventative maintenance functions with the Maintenance Scheduler/Planner.
Serve as a liaison between supervisors and maintenance teams to communicate priorities and support efficient task execution.
Mentor and train mechanics, technicians, and production employees, and partner with Training Leads on training programs and ongoing education.
Collaborate with contractors, specialists, and other departments on equipment repairs, line changeovers, and production needs.
Identify safety hazards and follow OSHA standards, GMPs, company safety policies, food safety requirements, LOTO, and confined-space procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and uphold food safety and quality standards.
Manage CMMS updates, work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
Complete documentation required for audits, cleaning, and maintenance tasks, and communicate clearly across departments.
Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, production efficiency, processes, and team performance.
Work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays and Sundays, as determined by business needs.