Dairy Plant Maintenance Manager: Reliability & Growth

Dairy Farmers of America; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance function in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing operation in Rockford, IL. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, ensure asset reliability, and support safety, quality, and production targets.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who develops teams, resolves operational challenges, and fosters continuous improvement while complying with GMP and company standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance leadership with a track record of team development.
• Strong experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, motor control, and 480V three-phase.
• PLC troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley platforms preferred.
• Experience using CMMS to plan, schedule, and track work orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a maintenance department capable of keeping equipment and facilities safe and efficient.
• Set performance objectives for maintenance activities to meet goals.
• Lead predictive/preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Ensure task planning includes time, parts, and job descriptions for operations.
• Stay current with industry regulations and GMP standards.
• Manage employees including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, and performance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS experience

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance function in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing operation in Rockford, IL. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, ensure asset reliability, and support safety, quality, and production targets.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who develops teams, resolves operational challenges, and fosters continuous improvement while complying with GMP and company standards.