Maintenance Manager

Leprino Foods Company; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Holiday

Dedicated sick time

Matching 401(k)

Annual merit increases

Bonuses

Profit-Sharing plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Maintenance Manager at our Allendale, MI facility to lead maintenance and reliability programs, reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager. You will drive cost-effective utilities, maintenance planning, and preventive action to exceed production targets.

You will oversee budgeting, spare parts purchasing, and capital project support, while fostering leadership and technical growth within the team in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of overall maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• At least four (4) years of progressive leadership experience, most recently serving at a manager-level.
• Extensive knowledge of equipment theory and history, electrical operations, advanced process controls, power generation, ammonia refrigeration, pneumatics, thermodynamics, welding, machining, food processing and sanitation, and maintenance scheduling.
• Experience and ability to support 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• College Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or related field, or similar work experience in related industry.
• Dairy/Cheese Manufacturing Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance function for the plant to assure adequate cost-effective utilities and power are provided along with the quality and quantity of maintenance support required to meet production needs.
• Prepare and monitor the department budget, direct the purchasing of spare parts and determine minimum inventory levels, initiates work orders, and reviews general plant equipment repairs.
• Participate in capital projects by assisting with project development, specifying controls and equipment, directing installation, and monitoring start-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance training for new systems.
• Accept an exciting environment where solving problems, continuous learning, and a high technical curiosity is the norm, not the exception. Take ownership of your career – it’s yours to grow if you’re willing to put the work in.
• Drive core people development processes within the Maintenance department, such as hiring and promoting for success, technical/functional training, leadership development, and performance management.
• Find opportunities before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative action.

Job description

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Maintenance Manager

Requisition ID: 32262

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Posted Date: Oct 2, 2026

Job Function: Production Maintenance

Description: Within our 300-person manufacturing facility in Allendale – Leprino is seeking Maintenance Manager to join our plants technical leadership team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of food quality, reliability, 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.

Your main responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance & reliability programs, processes, and systems to ensure that plant performance exceeds company-wide expectations. For this position, you will report directly to the Plant Engineering Manager.

• Lead the maintenance function for the plant to assure adequate cost-effective utilities and power are provided along with the quality and quantity of maintenance support required to meet production needs.
• Prepare and monitor the department budget, direct the purchasing of spare parts and determine minimum inventory levels, initiates work orders, and reviews general plant equipment repairs.
• Participate in capital projects by assisting with project development, specifying controls and equipment, directing installation, and monitoring start-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance training for new systems.
• Accept an exciting environment where solving problems, continuous learning, and a high technical curiosity is the norm, not the exception. Take ownership of your career – it’s yours to grow if you’re willing to put the work in.
• Drive core people development processes within the Maintenance department, such as hiring and promoting for success, technical/functional training, leadership development, and performance management.
• Find opportunities before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative action.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum of eight (8) years of overall experience in maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• At least four (4) years of progressive leadership experience, most recently serving at a manager-level
• Extensive knowledge of equipment theory and history, electrical operations, advanced process controls, power generation, ammonia refrigeration, pneumatics, thermodynamics, welding, machining, food processing and sanitation, and maintenance scheduling
• Experience and ability to support 24/7 manufacturing operation

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• College Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or related field, or similar work experience in related industry
• Dairy/Cheese Manufacturing Experience Preferred

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

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, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing 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 65 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 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 people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre‑employment process and also participates in E‑Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.Leprinosupports a drug‑free workplace and is an EEO / Affi…