Maintenance Manager

JOB OVERVIEW: The MTM will manage the maintenance operations of f-apsatced premium dairy processing and distribution facility and is responsible for leading the execution of daily maintenance of operational plans which support producing product at the lowest total cost while maintaining high quality and customer service levels. Specific measurable areas this role is responsible for: labor cost, maintenance cost, equipment efficiency, downtime as well as minimizing milk, ingredient and packaging waste while assuring highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, and building a high performing department.

• Ensure mechanical and engineering expertise is available to Operations and other departments to maintain production and processing systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds are running effectively and efficiently, 24/7.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to implement cost effective controls and process improvement initiatives, production uptime through process flows and associated requirements for new designs, equipment, improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Responsible for proper evaluation of new and existing equipment, best available technology for expansion and/or optimization of process equipment and controls needs, and facilities layout as well as development and management of all applicable validation, controls standards, automation, and process compliance documentation (SOP) of all plant equipment, including schematics, protocols, training procedures, and engineering change notices.
• Predict or identify maintenance equipment or process related issues by conducting root cause analysis and problem‑solving initiatives through resolution; lead related projects for new/rebuild of equipment and related control, programming, electrical, and automation to optimize efficient operation of systems.
• Prepare protocols for validation or performance testing of new or modified manufacturing equipment, processes, or systems; analyzes data from validation tests to determine if systems/processes meet required criteria and specifications.
• Identify and lead maintenance/engineering process control initiatives in cost reduction efforts, yield loss containment, quality improvement and safety.
• Work with Ops leadership on identification and procurement of new equipment and/or systems, up to and including coordinating delivery, installation, testing, fulfillment of contract specifications, and any necessary follow through.
• Work closely with Quality team to ensure effective and efficient quality assurance processes and procedures related to maintenance and equipment.
• Identify and implement new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventive/predictive maintenance program.
• Develop, analyze, and report key maintenance performance indicators (KPI) to create and implement corrective actions.
• Manage current equipment vendors, suppliers, contractors, and service providers and identify new requisite providers.

• In conjunction with Operations and P&C training function, ensure that robust and effective maintenance‑related safety, security, and regulatory employee training programs are upheld for all new and current maintenance team members.
• Manage and direct maintenance and engineering teams – regularly assess their performance and provide robust and effective training, coaching, mentoring, and development; ensure effective utilization of team knowledge and skillsets to attain a higher level of plant efficiencies.
• Build collaborative relationships cross‑departmentally and work together to identify opportunities for improvement of best practices and finding appropriate ways to incorporate them into how we do business.
• Work with Ops leadership on the development of maintenance and engineering capital budget for plant operations.
• Exemplify company values – sustainability, integrity, quality, respect, and forward‑thinking.

• BS degree in Engineering, Electrical…