LEW Maintenance - Whey Maint Group Lead

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Lemoore (West), CA USA

Requisition

No of Openings: 1

Posted Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Job Function:
Production Maintenance

Description:

Group Leader is responsible for overseeing and directing the crew performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. Support Maintenance Supervisor with a Weekly Plan execution.

• Responsible for providing direction to the crew and equipment in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure weekly plan execution to facilitate minimum requirement of 80% planned work completion.
• Responsible to perform daily pass downs with clarity and accuracy – (Assist Maintenance Supervisor)
• Ensure all Red Tags, Hot Work permits, and documentations filled in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs daily area walk through of department to pre-plan work with production team. (Pre-plan)
• Oversee availability of maintenance support throughout the day for production department needs.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with managing the work backlog.
• Attend production meetings and follow ups.
• Responsible for tracking of repairable(s) and the disposition process.
• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Responsible for fabrication or modification of equipment to Leprino specs and standards.
• Responsible for the installation of new or used equipment.
• Responsible for repairs of building and all plant equipment.
• Responsible to promptly respond to any equipment break downs or downtime when applicable.
• Responsible to assist in shift coverage when applicable.
• Responsible for welding repairs to plant equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Responsible to fulfill MEP requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
• Responsible for communicating major changes on issues and jobs.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of previous leadership experience.
• Welding skills including: arc, tig, mig, and oxy/ace.
• Ability to weld blk, ss, alum, and Brazing
• Ability to design, layout and fabricate.
• Ability to read blueprints and P&.
• Ability to work well with outside contractors.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of all dairy equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge of proper safe use of hand tools.

• Demonstrated leadership ability. Lead by Example.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety. Knowledge of GMPs.
• Must be able to fulfill physical functional requirements of position per ADA
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy.
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions.

Leprino uses Psyche medics 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.