Plant Maintenance Manager

The Plant Maintenance Manager provides leadership and support to the Kent, OH high volume Dairy Manufacturing plant. This also includes focus on planning and implementation of maintenance enhancements that will improve productivity while assuring highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance.

This individual will manage site assets, facility maintenance and modifications of equipment and ensure that mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, equipment, utilities, buildings and grounds. Responsible for the supervision, development, and leadership of up to 25 maintenance personnel. 

Core Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm. This role may require off-shift hours, weekends or holidays as required.

Pay: $91,120.00 – 136,680.00 USD annually. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary range.

Experience-Education (Required):

• Associate Degree in Engineering / Project Management desired, with 7+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the food, dairy, or pharmaceuticals industry.  Or High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the food, dairy, or pharmaceuticals industry. 
• We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 7 plus years of proven leadership experience in a Maintenance Supervisory/Management Role. 

Experience and Knowledge with the following:

• Seeking solid PLC (Allen Bradly) knowledge, Electrical knowledge, solid Mechanical Aptitude and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Ability to follow Continuous Improvement (CI) Processes/Lean Maintenance.
• Experience with PSM is highly desired.
• Follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Knowledge of running CAPAX projects from concept/finish.
• Adapt to changing organizational and operational needs with the ability to lead others through change.
• Skills in organization, prioritizing and attention to detail are highly desired.
• Capability to select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.

Competencies-Skills Required:

• This individual will manage a maintenance department-operating budget.
• Extensive project management planning and oversight experience.
• Computer Skills include Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Project, and Visio.
• Solid understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Have thorough understanding of PLC's and programming Project management principles.
• Understand World Class and Best in the Industry Maintenance practices.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Experience-Education (Preferred):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Project Management or related field desired.
• 7+ years of proven experience in a Maintenance Supervisory/Management Role in a high-volume Dairy or Food manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Ammonia.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience within a Union setting.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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