Bakery Maintenance Team Lead - AM Shift… at Furlani Foods · Oak Creek

Description

Join our Team!

Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand. We want YOU to join our team!

At our Oak Creek bakery, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a company committed to making the best garlic bread on the market.

Benefits

· Salary: $34-$40

· Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

· Annual Incentive Program (Profit Sharing Bonus)

· Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

· Paid Time Off

· Employee Assistance Program

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· Paid Holidays

Role: Maintenance Team Lead

We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and career growth. Furlani Foods is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead with a passion for driving operational excellence in a cutting-edge facility, who will thrive on solving complex problems and leading high-performing teams.

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.

What You’ll Do

· 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 needed to succeed in a high-speed, automated environment

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

Qualifications

· 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.

· Travel required: Specifically, but not limited to within Canada and USA, once or twice a year for training.

Schedule Openings:

· Continental shifts 12-hours and every second weekend off.

· Continental AM Shift – 6:00am – 6:00pm

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

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.

EEO STATEMENT:

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.