Maintenance Manager

Dairy Farmers of America•Garden City, KS

22d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads and supports the maintenance department to deliver effective maintenance services in compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. The role is responsible for meeting safety, quality, yield, throughput, and efficiency goals, resolving issues promptly, and managing personnel in accordance with human resources policies and practices. The manager oversees equipment and facilities maintenance, preventive maintenance, emergency maintenance escalation, spare-parts and supply controls, maintenance procedures, departmental schedules, and expense-control measures. The position also evaluates equipment modifications and replacement proposals, keeps management informed about equipment and facility performance, and stays current with relevant industry regulations and codes. The role manages assigned employees, including hiring, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management, and supports consistent application of work rules and employment policies. The role follows DFA good manufacturing practices and company requirements for regulatory compliance, food safety, quality, and sanitation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Five to eight years of maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related experience, together with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience.
Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures.
Strong knowledge of facility equipment and processes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Knowledge of supervision, training, and personnel management principles and practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork.
Ability to use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information.
Ability to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to set priorities within the maintenance department and instill urgency to implement action plans and improve performance.
Ability to lead and instruct others in proper and safe procedures.
Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain employees.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manager experience.
Manufacturing operations or production experience in the dairy industry.
Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and support the maintenance department to ensure effective maintenance services in compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws.
Ensure safety, quality, yields, throughput, and efficiencies are met, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities safely and efficiently.
Maintain operating equipment in satisfactory condition and ensure it operates within vendor or manufacturer specifications and tolerances.
Develop objectives and performance standards for maintenance department activities and projects in support of departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
Execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
Serve as an escalation point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
Consult with engineering and management about equipment modifications or replacements that could improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
Analyze cost studies for new equipment proposals and make recommendations to management.
Plan for adequate spare parts and maintenance supplies and ensure they are controlled.
Implement cost-reduction measures to control repair, utility, pretreatment, and maintenance expenses; may participate in capital budget development.
Keep management informed about matters affecting equipment and facility performance.
Remain current with industry regulations and codes relating to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
Develop maintenance department procedures and policies.
Oversee department schedules to maximize preventive and repair services while minimizing unnecessary overtime.
Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management.
Apply work rules, applicable union contract provisions, and employment policies; administer discipline consistently and fairly; and work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.