Maintenance Manager

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Monday - Friday working Day time hours

Position Overview

The Maintenance Manager oversees installation, repairs, and upkeep of the facility's property and assets. They will contribute to the organization's success by ensuring optimal proactive maintenance support and processes for the entire plant production and work to improve plant efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee and lead maintenance procedures and ensure implementation in the facility.

• Optimize production operations through prioritizing, scheduling, and coordinating requests of repairs and installations for all aspects of maintenance work.

• Identify and present capital improvement projects to support plant infrastructure needs and improvements.

• Set and manage budget for maintenance department and related maintenance activities and reevaluate on an ongoing basis.

• Maintain a critical parts inventory system for all machine parts, and order parts as necessary for inventory and special projects.

• Collaborate with sub-contractors to coordinate installation of new equipment and completion of building projects.

Develop and implement continuous improvement and strategic planning:

• Identify and maintain a pipeline of capital projects and foster strong working relationships with stakeholders, including outside contractors and vendors.

• Prepare, submit and update capital requests using capital planning software.

• Analyze downtime trends and maintain machine operating standards.

• Act as the technical resource to address and resolve maintenance related inquiries and problems, including aiding in trouble shooting plant equipment malfunctions.

Ensure all practices comply with regulatory and internal policies:

• Manage the plant preventive maintenance plan to ensure completion of tasks to ensure minimized production downtime.

• Administer the maintenance work order system by prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work orders.

• Manage OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) programs, with an emphasis on lockout/tagout and electrical safety.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory environmental programs for testing and disposal requirements such as waste oil disposal Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan.

• Participate in safety efforts including attending safety meetings, incident investigations, assisting in root cause analysis and auditing.

• Manage training needs for maintenance staff.

This role is accountable for ensuring that monitoring and/or verifying of control points occurs and that the required documentation is completed. For example, Critical Control Points(CCP), Preventive Controls(PC), Critical Quality Points(CQP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food(SQF) plans. This is not an all-inclusive list.

Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree in science, or completion of trades training.

2. 5 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Knowledge related to the job and 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Key competencies

• Facilitate trusting relationships through effective communication, follow through on commitments, resolving conflicts and recognizing the good work of others.

• Regularly challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement, challenging the current state, and understanding that change and growth are ongoing.

• Develop innovative solutions by bringing and supporting new ideas and thinking.

• Demonstrate focused and disciplined execution by measuring performance toward goals and objectives.

• Communicate to share relevant information proactively and brings others along.

Physical Setting

• Job Setting: This position requires a regular presence on-site and the availability to be on-call.

Benefits:

At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That's why we're proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area - designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off - Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays - Enjoy time to rest and recharge
• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks fully paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - when you elect the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Save for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and Disability Insurance - Financial protection for you and your loved ones
• Daily Pay Option - Access your earnings when you need them
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges
• Referral Program - Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team

• Career Growth Opportunities - Advance your skills and your career with us

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com