Maintenance Supervisor - 24/7 Dairy Plant Uptime

Leprino Foods Company; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support growth at our new state-of-the-art facility. You will mentor staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and partner with production to align priorities.

Required: 5+ years industrial maintenance, 1+ year leadership, an associate degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with SAP, and ability to operate in a 24/7 environment.

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

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

SAP / maintenance software

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Tools

SAP

Maintenance systems

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support growth at our new state-of-the-art facility. You will mentor staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and partner with production to align priorities.

Required: 5+ years industrial maintenance, 1+ year leadership, an associate degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with SAP, and ability to operate in a 24/7 environment.