Maintenance Manager

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The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor founded in 1916 that serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. MMPA maintains a strong industry presence through strategic business relationships and operates four member‑owned processing plants located in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement including 401(k) with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employees feedback and suggestion forums

Michigan Milk Producers Association is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Constantine, MI facility. In this critical role, you will lead a dynamic maintenance team to optimize equipment performance, uphold the highest standards of reliability, and ensure the plant operates efficiently. You will also collaborate closely with leadership to align maintenance strategies with the company’s long‑term goals.

• Oversee daily maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Continuously monitor plant performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and execute long‑term maintenance and plant improvement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Utilize a strong work order scheduling background to prioritize, assign, and track maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Lead, mentor, and engage a team of maintenance technicians, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Effectively prioritize and assign technician tasks to ensure plant readiness and minimize downtime.
• Regularly assess technician workloads, reassign tasks as needed, and ensure alignment with urgent plant needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to enhance team morale and effectiveness.
• Utilize various training methods (online, classroom, on‑the‑job) to continually develop team skills.
• Identify high‑potential team members for leadership roles, supporting the development of a strong leadership pipeline.

• Inspect completed maintenance work to ensure it meets quality standards and resolves the root causes of issues.
• Provide constructive feedback to technicians, addressing areas for improvement in work quality and efficiency.
• Utilize follow‑up reviews to reinforce plant readiness goals and proactively prevent recurring issues.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with production schedules to maintain plant readiness.
• Lead the prioritization of urgent repairs and planned maintenance to ensure maximum operational capacity.
• Work closely with other departments to monitor plant activities and maintain smooth operations.
• Monitor technician engagement to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and timely.

• Act as the liaison between maintenance, production, quality assurance, and other departments to ensure shared responsibility for plant readiness.
• Participate in cross‑departmental meetings to align maintenance priorities with overall plant goals and address operational challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering to plan, implement, and oversee maintenance projects (e.g., upgrades, installations, modifications), ensuring timely and cost‑effective completion.
• Manage relationships with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or system improvements.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations to foster a safe working environment.
• Lead safety “Toolbox” meetings to continuously promote…