Senior Maintenance Manager

Chobani • Twin Falls, ID

79d • $122,000 - $183,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Processing Maintenance leads the maintenance strategy, people, and performance of Chobani's processing operations at the Twin Falls plant - the world's largest yogurt manufacturing facility. This role drives asset reliability, equipment optimization, and preventive maintenance excellence to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The successful candidate will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on coach, developing teams, systems, and processes that support Chobani's mission of making better food for more people.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field required (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in a large-scale food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading maintenance or reliability teams.
• Proven experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
• Strong understanding of automated process systems, PLCs, and industrial utilities (e.g., ammonia refrigeration, steam, air, water).
• Demonstrated success in leading large teams, driving engagement, and building a culture of accountability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance managers, supervisors, and technicians across multiple process areas. Coach, mentor, and build a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Own the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all processing assets (including fermentation, blending, CIP, and utilities support systems). Develop long-term strategies to increase uptime, extend asset life, and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to ensure that maintenance practices align with food safety, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead and support improvement initiatives using TPM, Lean, and root cause analysis methodologies. Measure and improve key metrics such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and PM compliance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital projects, and cost controls. Provide input on capital project design and implementation to ensure maintainability and reliability of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and food safety requirements. Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) data integrity, work order management, and reporting accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
• Fertility and childcare assistance
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness discounts
• Wellness reimbursement
• On-site gym access (certain locations)
• Monthly wellness newsletter
• 120 hours of paid time off
• 11 holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Military service leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees