Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a high-volume dairy manufacturing facility in Indiana. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and leading a skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced, food-grade environment.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and a proactive approach to preventive and predictive maintenance within dairy or liquid food processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the site maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, technicians)
- Oversee all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
- Drive equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital projects
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and SQF/FSMA requirements
- Partner with Production, QA, and Engineering to support operational goals
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (TPM, Lean, CMMS optimization)
- Coordinate installation, commissioning, and upgrades of processing and packaging equipment
- Serve as the site subject-matter expert for utilities (boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air)
Equipment & Systems Exposure (Preferred)
- Pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers
- HTST / UHT systems
- Filling and packaging lines
- CIP systems
- Industrial refrigeration (ammonia or Freon)
- Boilers and steam systems
- PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in dairy, food, beverage, or liquid processing
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background
- Experience managing teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems
- Solid understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements
- Ability to lead by example in a hands-on environment
Education
- Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field preferred
- Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary up to $110,000
- Bonus potential
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
- Relocation support (if applicable)
- Stable operation with long-term growth opportunities
