Plant Maintenance Supervisor — Reliability & Safety Leader

US42 Enviro Tech; Modesto (CA); On-site; 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 a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance, ensure equipment safety and reliability, and partner with production and engineering to meet quality and throughput goals.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will drive preventative maintenance, manage work orders, support capital projects, and champion safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP) across the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in a technical or related discipline preferred.
• 5 years of extensive experience in industrial maintenance leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of industrial electrical systems, OSHA requirements, automation technologies, PLC programming, and process controls.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Associate degree

SQF certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Arxada in Modesto, CA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance, ensure equipment safety and reliability, and partner with production and engineering to meet quality and throughput goals.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will drive preventative maintenance, manage work orders, support capital projects, and champion safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP) across the site.