The Maintenance Manager will coordinate the mechanical and electrical needs necessary to support the facility, to include support of expense project work. Directly supervise hourly and salaried employees assigned to the maintenance department with emphasis on continued development to further enhance skill sets. Manage maintenance department in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures. Ensure maintenance department objectives are met to include projects, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Maintenance Manager Responsibilities:

• Provide resources and guidance to all maintenance employees as it relates to the maintenance operation (including but not limited to diagnosis and repair of production lines and systems, mechanical and electrical circuitry, prevention of food safety and quality problems, minor repairs to building and plumbing).
• Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all DFA policies and or procedures
• Provide availability 24/7
• Follow and enforce all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements
• Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all DFA policies and or procedures
• Participate in meetings or other communications with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, or the development of new plans and designs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor s degree in related field required, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in Dairy Manufacturing Plant Maintenance required. 
• Minimum of 5 years significant, direct, and practical Maintenance Management experience in food/beverage, consumer products, or manufacturing industry required.
• Knowledge of factory automation to include PLC and HMI programming, Network Configuration, and servo systems.
• Knowledge of Boiler Operation and Steam Generation, Wastewater Treatment, and Sanitary Welding, HVAC systems, air compressors, and electrical.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, Word, SAP.
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Able to analyze equipment problems, identify root cause to equipment problems.