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LALA U.S., Inc

Maintenance Superintendent

LALA U.S., Inc, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Maintenance Superintendent

– LALA U.S., Inc, Omaha, NE

Benefits

Competitive pay

Relocation assistance available in the amount of one month's salary

Annual increases based on merit and company performance

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

Position Summary The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities. The role provides daily direction to maintenance teams, partners closely with Operations and Engineering, and drives continuous improvement in equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and maintenance processes. The superintendent ensures compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements while managing labor, contractors, and maintenance budgets.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Supervision

Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and support staff

Set daily and weekly maintenance priorities to support production needs

Ensure effective communication and coordination across shifts and departments

Enforce company policies, safety rules, and GMPs consistently

Maintenance Operations

Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs

Ensure timely response to equipment failures and production interruptions

Monitor equipment performance and downtime trends

Support troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, GMP, and environmental regulations

Lead safety initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective actions

Ensure proper lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined space procedures are followed

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Drive root cause analysis using tools such as 5‑Why and Fishbone (Ishikawa)

Partner with Project Manager on reliability improvements and capital projects

Improve PM compliance, spare parts strategy, and maintenance planning

Implement best practices to improve equipment uptime and asset life

Budget & Resource Management

Manage maintenance labor, overtime, and contractor usage

Control maintenance spending and track budget performance

Work with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and cost effectiveness

Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Quality, Projects, and Supply Chain

Communicate maintenance performance metrics to plant leadership

Support new equipment installations and start‑ups

Qualifications

5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred)

2+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems

Proven ability to lead teams and manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Experience with CMMS systems

Knowledge of reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM)

Experience in union environments

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or on‑call as needed

Ability to walk, stand, climb, and work in industrial environments

LALA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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