Aseptic Process & Utilities Maintenance Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a high-impact Engineering & Maintenance Leader to oversee all aspects of facility processing and utilities maintenance in a high-speed plant. You will lead engineers, maintenance managers, and technical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing aseptic and ESL processing, managing capital projects, enforcing food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or dairy plant.
• 1+ year of leadership experience in a similar setting.
• Experience with aseptic/ESL processing and utilities systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance supervisors and team; provide leadership and development.
• Maintain predictive and preventive maintenance programs across all assets.
• Oversee electrical distribution, plant utility systems, and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Mgmt

Aseptic processing

Utilities systems

CMMS

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Related technical degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

PLC/Automation

MS Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a high-impact Engineering & Maintenance Leader to oversee all aspects of facility processing and utilities maintenance in a high-speed plant. You will lead engineers, maintenance managers, and technical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing aseptic and ESL processing, managing capital projects, enforcing food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance KPIs.