Maintenance Planner

Within our 300-person manufacturing facility in Tracy, Leprino is seeking a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to guide frontline maintenance teams, improve equipment uptime, and support larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth. We take pride in our vision to be the world’s best, which is why we invest in our people, our plants, and continuous improvement.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $97,000 and $110,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades to support steady plant operations.
• Build clear maintenance schedules that reduce downtime and support safe, reliable production.
• Coordinate parts availability so maintenance work starts on time and finishes efficiently.
• Review completed work orders and adjust future plans to support continuous improvement.
• Set maintenance priorities that balance safety, quality, cost, and equipment readiness.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance activities tied to maintenance operations.
• Review maintenance spend and recommend improvements that support uptime and cost awareness.
• Request and compare vendor quotes for maintenance services, repairs, and equipment.
• Coordinate warranty claims and documentation for parts and equipment.
• Partner closely with production and maintenance leaders to support daily operations.
• Mentor and guide hourly parts room employees through clear direction and shared expectations.
• Support plant safety and quality programs by reinforcing safe practices and accurate documentation.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, production planning, or maintenance scheduling.
• 1 year of experience guiding, mentoring, or assigning work to others.
• Hands-on experience planning preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Proficiency using computer systems for scheduling, inventory, and documentation.
• Familiarity with maintenance-related safety and regulatory requirements.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in dairy, cheese, or food manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience coordinating maintenance activities within a large manufacturing facility.
• Experience working with SAP or a similar integrated manufacturing system.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

The Easy Apply option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this open position, please visit careers.leprino.com