Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a Maintenance Supervisor in Modesto, CA, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will lead maintenance personnel, drive preventative maintenance initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a culture of safety, quality, and accountability within Arxada's Microbial Control Solutions business. Your leadership will help ensure the site continues to deliver exceptional service and high-quality products to our customers across the globe.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure plant equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting production and quality requirements
- Prioritize and manage maintenance work orders, establish work standards, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities
- Implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs for critical manufacturing equipment
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and site leadership teams to minimize downtime and drive operational excellence
- Support capital projects through planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring strong communication and stakeholder alignment
- Champion safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, including adherence to OSHA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards
- Coach and develop maintenance team members while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma required; Associate degree in a technical or related discipline preferred
- 5 years of extensive experience in industrial maintenance leadership within a manufacturing environment
- 3 years of industrial electrical systems, OSHA requirements, automation technologies, PLC programming, and process controls.
- Experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD documentation
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills
- SQF certification and forklift certification, or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications
The expected salary range for this role is 100,000 USD to 103,000 USD annually but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location, and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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