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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 manufacturingpreferably 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 35 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.