Maintenance Supervisor: Plant Reliability & Safety Leader

Arxada; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus

401(k) plan

medical

dental

vision

life

disability insurance

paid time off

paid holidays

paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities, drive reliability, safety and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will manage maintenance personnel, prioritize work orders, and champion preventative maintenance programs.

You will collaborate with production, engineering and site leadership to minimize downtime, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP), and

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance leadership in manufacturing.
• 3 years industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and process controls.
• Ability to read technical drawings and CAD documentation.
• SQF certification and forklift certification, or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure plant equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting production and quality requirements.
• Prioritize and manage maintenance work orders, establish work standards, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs for critical manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and site leadership teams to minimize downtime and drive operational excellence.
• Support capital projects through planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring strong communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Champion safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, including adherence to OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards.
• Coach and develop maintenance team members while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Industrial electrical systems

PLC programming

Process controls

Preventive maintenance

CAD drawings

Safety & compliance

Team development

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Arxada in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities, drive reliability, safety and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will manage maintenance personnel, prioritize work orders, and champion preventative maintenance programs.

You will collaborate with production, engineering and site leadership to minimize downtime, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP), and