Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

Job Title: Manufacturing Maintenance Lead
Location: Henrico, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st shift (flexibility to support other shifts as needed)
Salary: Up to $92,000/year (Depending on Experience)

Position Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Maintenance Lead to oversee the maintenance and reliability of automated equipment in a high-volume production and packaging environment. This role focuses on maintaining electrical, PLC, and mechanical systems while promoting continuous improvement and compliance across all shifts. The position is primarily 1st shift, with occasional support needed for other shifts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated filling and packaging systems, including electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components

• Support PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servomotors, and encoders

• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including wiring, relays, breakers, starters, and fuses

• Manage preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance systems

• Analyze downtime and OEE metrics; implement process and equipment improvements

• Ensure equipment remains validated to maintain product quality

• Manage repair parts inventory and collaborate with maintenance technicians

• Enforce cGMP, safety, regulatory, and quality standards

• Maintain organized work areas following 5S principles

• Ensure proper installation and maintenance of machine guards, interlocks, and safety devices

• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and identify hazards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, quality, and cost goals

• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, HR, Materials, Training, and Production teams

• Support hiring, training, and development of maintenance personnel

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

• Strong experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance

• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably with supervisory experience

• Journeyman card or electrical certification preferred

• Experience managing hourly and exempt teams

• Background in consumer goods, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing preferred

Skills & Abilities::
• Strong leadership and team coaching capabilities

• Effective communication across all levels of the organization

• High technical proficiency with high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment

• Results-oriented with lean manufacturing knowledge

• Experience in FDA- or ISO-regulated environments

Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive pay based on experience

• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and personal time

• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance