LALA U.S., Inc
Benefits
LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. LALA US provides a competitive total benefits package including:
Competitive pay
Relocation assistance is available in the amount of one month's salary.
Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401k 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. This 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 Maintenance 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 planningImplement 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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Competitive pay
Relocation assistance is available in the amount of one month's salary.
Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401k 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. This 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 Maintenance 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 planningImplement 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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