Maintenance Lead

Job Description At Balance Staffing, we're obsessed with your success! Let us help you achieve your career dreams.Job Title: Maintenance Team Lead / Maintenance LeadLocation: Sacramento, CAJob Type: Full-TimePay: $75,000 – $90,000 annually (DOE)Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday (4x10 Schedule)Day Shift: 5:30 AM startSwing Shift: 1:30 PM startOn-Call: Required for emergency situationsPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead to oversee daily maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and performance goals are met, and coordinating maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise maintenance team members on assigned shiftPromote and enforce a strong safety culture across all operationsEnsure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirementsAssign daily work, distribute work orders, and manage maintenance schedulesReview and ensure completion of all maintenance, repair, and modification work ordersCoordinate with Maintenance Planner to prioritize and reschedule work as neededAct as the primary point of contact for emergency maintenance issuesCommunicate critical updates, project timelines, and costs to the Maintenance ManagerCoordinate maintenance activities with operations and external contractorsEnsure smooth shift transitions by communicating ongoing and completed workSupport root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failuresMonitor inventory and recommend improvements or replacement of obsolete partsQualificationsRequired:Associate's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, or related fieldOR 6+ years of electrical or mechanical maintenance experienceMinimum 4+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systemsExperience leading teams or supervising maintenance personnelAbility to prioritize tasks and work under pressurePreferred:Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) toolsExperience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environmentsKey SkillsLeadership & Team ManagementPreventive & Corrective MaintenanceTroubleshooting & Root Cause AnalysisPlanning & SchedulingCommunication & CoordinationSafety & ComplianceWork Environment & Physical RequirementsIndustrial plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and machineryAbility to walk, stand, climb stairs/ladders, and access tight spacesAbility to perform desk work including reporting and data analysisAdditional RequirementsMust be available for on-call support and occasional weekend workAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationBalance Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.