Job Description

**Maintenance Team Lead – New State-of-the-Art Bakery in Oak Creek, WI

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Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for driving operational excellence in a cutting-edge facility? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and leading high-performing teams? If so, we want

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**the best garlic bread

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**About the Company

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At our brand-new, state-of-the-art bakery in Oak Creek, WI, we’re setting a new standard for quality and innovation in food production. We believe in a Zero Loss Mindset and are committed to fostering 100% total employee engagement, where every voice matters and every idea counts. We are on a mission to bake the highest quality garlic bread in the industry, and we’re looking for a Maintenance Team Lead who can help us achieve that!

**Join our Team

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As the Maintenance Team Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, overseeing the maintenance of cutting-edge baking and packaging equipment, including automated robotic systems. You’ll lead a team of 12-15 skilled technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

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**Benefits

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• Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

• Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

• Annual Incentive Program

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Paid Holidays

**What You’ll Do

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• **Lead with Excellence

  **: Drive the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across our facility, focusing on maximizing equipment uptime and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

• **Embrace a Zero Loss Mindset:

  ** Utilize Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to tackle problems head-on and eliminate recurring issues.

• **Champion Safety and Quality:

  ** Ensure compliance with OSHA and SQF regulations while maintaining the highest standards for food safety and product quality.

• **Collaborate and Innovate

  **: Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence.

• **Empower Your Team

  **: Mentor and coach, your team of maintenance technicians, ensuring they have the skills and support¨NBSP;needed to succeed in a high-speed, automated environment.

**Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to keep our bakery equipment running at peak performance.

• Oversee the maintenance of high-speed packaging lines, mechanical systems, and robotic arms to ensure operational efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues while coordinating with OEMs for specialized maintenance.

• Monitor and report on KPIs such as equipment uptime, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on zero loss and employee involvement.

**What We’re Looking For:

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• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, particularly in high-speed packaging.

• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, RCFA, and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO).

• Experience with PLC programming and robotic systems (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or Universal Robots).

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of maintenance technicians.

• Familiarity with CMMS (EAM) software to schedule, track, and complete work orders.

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**Why Join Us?

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• Be part of something new and exciting – a state-of-the-art bakery where innovation and quality come first.

• Work in a culture that values collaboration, 100% employee engagement, and a Zero Loss Mindset.

• Enjoy competitive pay $$$ and benefits, along with opportunities for growth and career development.

• Continental shifts 12 hours and every second weekend off.

• Travel required: Specifically, but not limited to within North America, once or twice a year for training.

• Help us bake the best garlic bread in the industry while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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**Bonus Points If You:

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• Are bilingual in English and Spanish.

**Schedule Openings:

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• Continental shifts Days 6am to 6pm

• Continental shifts Days 6pm to 6am

• Weekend work

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*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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*The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.

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**EEO STATEMENT:

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To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Leadership / People Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills