Plant Maintenance Lead — Safety, Scheduling & Improvements

Crystal Creamery, Inc.; Fortuna, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Creamery, Inc. is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities across the dairy processing plant.

You will lead a team of technicians, establish maintenance schedules, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and coordination with production to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred.
• 5+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing, with 2+ years supervisory.
• Dairy industry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read technical manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor maintenance team; assign tasks, train, and evaluate performance; schedule activities with minimal production disruption.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs; oversee repairs; coordinate emergency maintenance with vendors as needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive maintenance schedules; collaborate with production to minimize downtime.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance; conduct safety audits and maintain records.
• Manage maintenance inventory and budget; track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement; implement best practices.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to address issues and support plant objectives; communicate with vendors and management.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Mgmt

Planning & Scheduling

Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Continuous Improvement

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

Crystal Creamery, Inc. is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities across the dairy processing plant.

You will lead a team of technicians, establish maintenance schedules, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and coordination with production to minimize downtime.