Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Leprino Foods Company

$97K — $110K *
Tracy, CA 95376In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience in industrial, process, mechanical, or electrical field.
  • Minimum three years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Fundamental knowledge of general maintenance (mechanical, electrical, pneumatics).
  • Knowledge of plant utilities (ammonia refrigeration, boilers, electrical, compressed air) and practical experience with PLCs and automated machinery control systems preferred.
  • Bachelor's in Food Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering with four years as a maintenance supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, mentor, and develop high-performing maintenance teams.
  • Facilitate effective communication via pre and post shift meetings.
  • Drive core people development processes including hiring and performance management.
  • Foster strong working relationships and a positive team environment.
  • Reinforce company policies fairly and consistently.
  • Provide regular feedback and performance expectations to team members.
  • Champion positive vendor interactions and resource conservation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including life, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Voluntary benefits and employee assistance programs.
  • Wellness incentives and tuition assistance.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Annual merit increases and paid parental leave.
  • Profit-sharing and 401(k) plan.
Full Job Description
Within our 300-person manufacturing facility in Tracy, Leprino is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to guide frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth. We take pride in our vision to be the world's best, which is why we invest in our people, our plants, and continuous improvement.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $97,000 and $110,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

What You'll Do:
  • Plan and schedule daily staffing to support production needs and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Guide day-to-day maintenance work across production equipment, utilities interfaces, and plant facilities.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a maintenance team through hands-on coaching, feedback, and technical learning.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to keep equipment running safely and reliably.
  • Partner closely with production supervisors to align maintenance priorities with operating needs.
  • Reinforce plant policies and safety practices through consistent, visible leadership.
  • Support training completion and skill development across the maintenance team.
  • Review work orders, maintenance schedules, and equipment issues to improve response time and effectiveness.
  • Promote clear communication and collaboration within the maintenance group and across departments.
  • Monitor maintenance activity to support uptime, product quality, and cost awareness.
  • Participate in safety investigations and help implement corrective actions.
  • Contribute ideas that improve reliability, efficiency, and standard maintenance practices!


You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring, or directing the work of others.
  • Associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Working knowledge of industrial maintenance systems, including mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Ability to use basic computer systems and learn SAP or similar maintenance platforms.
  • Ability to support maintenance operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.


We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
  • Experience in food or dairy manufacturing environments.
  • Prior supervisory experience supporting hourly maintenance teams.
  • Exposure to reliability practices, preventive maintenance programs, or equipment improvement initiatives!


Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

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