Maintenance Team Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Team Lead – Food Manufacturing

Location: Mississauga, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Food Manufacturing / Bakery

Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing food manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Specializing in the bakery sector, they have built their success on a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering top-tier products to their customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where your expertise will be valued, your leadership will make a tangible impact, and your career can grow along with the business.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead with a background in food manufacturing—preferably the bakery industry- to lead a dedicated maintenance team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide day-to-day maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

If you have a strong technical background, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to combine leadership with your mechanical expertise to maintain peak production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the maintenance team to ensure that all production equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery, electrical, and mechanical systems, with a strong preference for hands-on involvement.
• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP guidelines at all times.
• Implement and sustain Lean Six Sigma principles to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize asset performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and liaise with suppliers as needed.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to support operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment; bakery industry experience preferred.
• Millwright license (or equivalent industrial mechanic certification) strongly preferred.
• Proven hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and HACCP standards.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and asset management best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic company in the food manufacturing industry.
• A leadership role where your expertise directly impacts production success.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.