Supervisor, Maintenance

Within our Tracy, CA manufacturing facility, we are seeking a highly qualified Maintenance Supervisor on our Plant technical team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of maintenance, controls optimization, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $91,000 and $110,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Supervisor provides guidance and direction to a team in the Maintenance Department. Makes strategic and sound decisions pertaining to equipment maintenance, department safety, and department efficiency for team.  Monitors maintenance activities of team related to production processes, controls systems, utilities, and overall plant facilities to maximize equipment uptime, plant efficiencies, product quality, safety, and cost control. Monitors completion of preventative maintenance, schedules and emergency equipment maintenance, and employee actions.  Builds an effective employee team by engaging, mentoring, and developing direct reports.  

You Have at Least (Required Qualifications):

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (preferrably in the food industry), additional education may substitute experience where applicable .

• 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others.

• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems. 

• Strong knowledge of reliability principles .

• Technical knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and repair, and overall facility maintenance.

• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, general construction, welding, electrical principles, programmable logic controls. 

• Mechanical aptitude.  

• Knowledge of safety and sanitary design principles.  

• Strong project and organizational management skills.  

• High level of people management skills . 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to develop and influence others.  

• Strong planning/time management skills and balancing of resources.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial maintenance or related field or similar work experience in related industry.

• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience.

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment Description

• Works in both the plant production environment which requires walking, climbing, standing and in an office environment which requires standing and sitting. This position is expected to spend time out on the production floor observing operations and interacting with employees. 

• May be required to occasionally independently move and handle objects up to 25 pounds. 

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

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 Foods 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.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?