Maintenance Technician

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Crystal Creamery, California's leading dairy manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Modesto manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about equipment reliability, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement.

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a skilled maintenance team responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, supporting production operations, and ensuring all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

· Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Maintenance Mechanics and Technicians.

· Plan and assign daily work activities while ensuring priorities are met.

· Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action as needed.

· Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Operations

· Direct all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.

· Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-related equipment issues.

· Coordinate emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.

· Work with outside contractors and vendors when specialized repairs or installations are required.

· Ensure equipment reliability and maximize plant productivity.

Planning & Scheduling

· Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules using the company's CMMS.

· Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Engineering, Sanitation, and Quality departments.

· Prioritize work orders to support production schedules while minimizing operational disruptions.

· Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure compliance with all OSHA, FDA, SQF, GMP, environmental, and company safety standards.

· Conduct routine safety inspections and maintenance audits.

· Promote safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and machine guarding requirements.

· Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and regulatory records.

Inventory & Budget Management

· Manage maintenance parts inventory and spare equipment.

· Monitor maintenance expenditures and help manage departmental budgets.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining equipment reliability and product quality.

· Coordinate purchasing of maintenance supplies and equipment.

Continuous Improvement

· Analyze maintenance metrics including downtime, PM compliance, and equipment reliability.

· Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.

· Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

· Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Communication

· Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Plant Leadership to achieve operational goals.

· Communicate maintenance priorities and equipment status effectively across departments.

· Build strong working relationships with employees, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

Required

· Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.

· Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.

· Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

· Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

· Experience in dairy, food, or beverage manufacturing.

· Knowledge of food safety standards including GMPs, SQF, and FDA regulations.

· Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Physical & Work Requirements

· Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials as needed.

· Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying…