Lead Maintenance Supervisor - 24/7 Dairy Plant Uptime

Leprino; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Life insurance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance programs

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Merit increases

Profit-Sharing & 401(k)

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support cheese and dairy ingredient production growth.

You will plan daily staffing, guide maintenance work across plants, mentor a team, coordinate preventive maintenance, and partner with production supervisors to align priorities while reinforcing safety and reliability across the facility.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Industrial maintenance

Team mentoring

Electrical & mechanical

24/7 operations

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Equivalent hands-on experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support cheese and dairy ingredient production growth.

You will plan daily staffing, guide maintenance work across plants, mentor a team, coordinate preventive maintenance, and partner with production supervisors to align priorities while reinforcing safety and reliability across the facility.