Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Leprino • Tracy, CA

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About The Position

Leprino is seeking a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler for its 300-person manufacturing facility in Tracy. This role guides frontline maintenance teams, improves equipment uptime, and supports growth in cheese and dairy ingredient production. The position plans and schedules preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades; coordinates parts and vendor services; reviews work orders and spending; supports regulatory compliance; and partners with production and maintenance leaders. It also provides direction and mentorship to hourly parts room employees and reinforces plant safety and quality practices.

Starting compensation typically ranges from $97,000 to $110,000, with an annual target bonus of 10%.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, production planning, or maintenance scheduling.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades to support steady plant operations.
• Create maintenance schedules that reduce downtime and support safe, reliable production.
• Coordinate parts availability so maintenance work can start on time and finish 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 related to maintenance operations.
• Review maintenance spending 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonuses, including an annual target bonus of 10%.
• Life, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness incentives.
• Tuition assistance.
• Vacation.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual merit increases.
• LFC Profit-Sharing and 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed