Maintenance Supervisor

Leprino Foods Company; Tracy (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Tracy, CA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support growth in cheese and dairy ingredients.

You will plan daily staffing, guide maintenance across production equipment and plant facilities, and mentor a team through hands-on coaching while ensuring safety and reliable operation in a 24/7 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 field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance systems and SAP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily staffing to support production needs and reduce downtime.
• Guide day-to-day maintenance work across production equipment, utilities interfaces, and plant facilities.
• Build, mentor, and develop a maintenance team through coaching and learning.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to keep equipment running safely.
• Partner with production supervisors to align maintenance priorities with operating needs.
• Reinforce plant safety practices through leadership.
• Support training and skill development across the maintenance team.
• Review work orders and schedules to improve response time and effectiveness.
• Promote clear communication within the maintenance group and across departments.
• Monitor uptime, product quality, and cost awareness in maintenance activities.
• Participate in safety investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute ideas to improve reliability and standard maintenance practices.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Equivalent hands-on experience

Bachelor's in mechanical/electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Tracy, CA USA

Job Function: Production Maintenance

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:

• 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
• the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan

Leprino believes in equal employment opportunity and makes 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.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, 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 the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. 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 / Affi­rmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.