Maintenance Lead

Printpack
United States, Virginia, Williamsburg
400 Packets Court (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
The Maintenance Lead provides leadership to the maintenance team while actively participating in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs throughout the facility. This position serves as a crucial link between maintenance technicians and management, ensuring efficient operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and maintaining equipment reliability. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills to manage team performance, maintain safety standards, and optimize maintenance operations. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work requests, assigning appropriate technicians while ensuring efficient resource allocation Lead daily shift meetings to communicate equipment status, repairs, and maintenance priorities to team members Oversee preventive maintenance program execution, including scheduling, assignment, and completion verification Coordinate maintenance technicians, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, company policies, and good manufacturing practices Collaborate with vendors, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve complex maintenance issues and implement improvements Coordinate repairs with external vendors, and ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities Provide technical support for equipment breakdowns, including hands-on troubleshooting and repair assistance assist with maintenance training programs documenting OJT hours and monitoring trainee progress Coordinate overtime projects with Maintenance Manager Manage communication between maintenance department and production teams regarding equipment status and repair timelines Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED or 5 years of relevant experience preferred Experience with preventive maintenance programs a plus Required Experience: Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems PLC, drives, and industrial control systems expertise Blueprint and schematic reading proficiency Leadership and supervisory experience Vendor management experience Computer proficiency Strong troubleshooting abilities Ability to obtain Forklift and high-lift certification Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time management abilities Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Strong Decision Making Additional Requirements: Must be 18 years of age Must pass pre-employment assessment Drug screening required Background check required Additional Internal Requirements: Must demonstrate Core Values Must be in good standing with no disciplinary action or attendance issues Must maintain good working relationships with Quality Technicians Active participation in Safety and Continuous Improvement programs Demonstrated sense of urgency in production recovery situations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Industrial equipment systems Preventive maintenance programs Safety regulations and procedures Building systems (HVAC, compressors, etc.) Control systems and automation Maintenance management software Team leadership Resource allocation Performance management Training and development Strong Problem-solving Decision-making Problem analysis and troubleshooting Time management Documentation and reporting Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. To view your rights and government notices, please see the links below: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal - Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminacion en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal - E-Verify - Your Rights Under USERRA (dol.gov) - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) - Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) - TRANSPARENCIA EN EL PAGO DISPOSICION SOBRE NO DISCRIMINACION (dol.gov) - Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish) Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search, please get in touch with us by sending an email to CorpRecruiting@Printpack.com. Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying.