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Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Supervisor - Maintenance​/Production & Packaging

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: New York Ag Connection
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’s cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Manager based in Buffalo, New York.

Shifts available: 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Summary

Responsible for daily Production & Packaging Maintenance functions in support of the Plant including coordination and activities of all mechanics. This includes, but is not limited to, production/packaging areas and related equipment, warehouse areas, office areas, and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Familiar with the manufacturing operation, equipment and support systems of the company and will set up systems to respond to maintenance concerns regarding them.
  • Cooperate with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
  • Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
  • Responsible for setting up and managing systems for preventative maintenance for the manufacturing operation.
  • Recruits and develops staff to provide the necessary skills to support the maintenance responsibilities for the plant.
  • Continues to access skill levels and recommends developmental activities as appropriate.
  • Assesses systems for re-engineering or troubleshooting at both hands‑on levels and engineering levels.
  • Participates actively as a member of plant management team. Provides necessary support for the other plant functions/activities as determined by the Assistant Maintenance Manager.
  • Continually evaluates the capabilities of the packaging & production Maintenance department relating to equipment, tools and other items necessary to provide a satisfactory level of service to the plant.
  • Recommend upgrades as appropriate.
  • Exercises project management responsibilities including coordination of contractor activities, communication to/among participants, budgeting and reporting if project has been delegated to them.
  • Continually analyzes spending with the Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer. Ensure proper documentation is provided for justification.
  • Promotes employee relations within the department.
  • Proactively communicates and responds to employee questions and concerns.
  • Develop a variety of systems and methods to measure effectiveness of effort.
  • Continuously seeks new ways of improving performance and controlling costs.
  • Reports problems and/or concerns to the Assistant Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, and/or Plant Engineer.
  • Plans and schedules manpower consistent with production requirements. Continuously evaluates manpower to attempt to reduce labor costs.
    • Requirements Qualifications
    • Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.
    • Dairy or other food related experience preferred.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy in work…
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