Maintenance Team Lead- 2nd Shift

Description

About the Role
As a Maintenance Team Lead (2nd Shift), you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with frontline leadership to keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You'll guide a team of maintenance technicians while actively troubleshooting and repairing equipment across the facility-from receiving through production and shipping.

This role is ideal for someone who leads by example-someone who can step in to solve mechanical or electrical issues while also ensuring the team follows safety standards, completes work orders, and maintains high-quality work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where both leadership and technical skill matter, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact.

Working on 2nd shift, this role also receives an additional $2 per hour shift differential and our quarterly bonus.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support maintenance team members during shift operations
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, GMPs, and sanitation standards
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including conveyors, elevators, and mechanical systems
• Respond to and complete work orders with accurate documentation
• Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime
• Step in during equipment failures to reduce product loss and restore operations quickly
• Support performance management, including coaching, documentation, and corrective action processes
• Perform repairs on forklifts and other facility equipment
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols
• Operate forklifts safely and complete required inspections
• Maintain quality workmanship, ensuring repairs meet manufacturer and company standards
• Assist with projects and work independently or alongside the team as needed

Why It Matters
Reliable equipment and strong leadership are essential to keeping production moving. As a Maintenance Team Lead, you ensure both-guiding your team while solving problems in real time. Your ability to lead and troubleshoot directly impacts safety, efficiency, and product quality across the plant.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a company with 90+ years of heritage and forward momentum

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Strong wages, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and shift differentials.

• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, HSA contributions, PTO, and 401(k) match.

• Career Growth: Clear paths, training, certifications, and a promote-from-within culture.

• Supportive Environment: Safety-focused, team-oriented, and transparent leadership.

• Work-Life Balance: Family leave, mental wellness support, EAP access, and respect for time off.

About Giovanni Food Company
Giovanni Food Company is a family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1934, proudly producing pasta sauce, salsa, and pizza sauce. For over 90 years, we've done things the right way-with pride, discipline, and a deep respect for our people and products.

We live by five core values:

• The Real Deal - Be honest and authentic
• Work Smart - Focus on what really matters
• Yes, And! - Bring solutions, not excuses
• Ready and Willing - Jump in where you're needed
• Golden Rule - Treat others how you want to be treated

Apply Now
If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in solving problems, supporting your team, and keeping operations running smoothly, we'd like to hear from you. Join Giovanni Food Company and help lead the way on second shift.

Requirements

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Welding experience required
• Familiarity with food safety programs including GMPs, HACCP, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment and vehicle issues effectively
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied plant conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Positive attitude with the ability to lead, motivate, and support a team