Head of Maintenance - Dairy Manufacturing

MOHR Talent; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance for a large, dairy manufacturing facility in the Capital Region, NY. You will lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs, improve equipment reliability, manage planning, parts, and repairs, and guide a unionized team.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in industrial maintenance with strong dairy exposure (milk processing, cheese, whey), CMMS/SAP experience, and prior leadership. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong dairy manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in milk processing, cheese, whey, dairy ingredients, or similar dairy production environments.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• 1+ year of management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, PM/PdM, and equipment reliability.
• CMMS experience; SAP strongly preferred.
• Union manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, spare parts, and repair costs
• Utilize SAP or similar CMMS systems
• Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and capital projects
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety standards
• Provide on-call support for critical maintenance issues

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Equipment reliability

Mechanical/electrical systems

PM/PdM

SAP/CMMS

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Head of Maintenance - Dairy Manufacturing

Job Description

Location: Latham, NY Area
Workplace: Onsite in the Capital Region
Salary: $110,000–$120,000 + 10% bonus
Relocation Assistance: Available

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong background in dairy manufacturing to lead maintenance operations within a large, unionized production facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, spare parts, and repair costs
• Utilize SAP or similar CMMS systems
• Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and capital projects
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety standards
• Provide on-call support for critical maintenance issues

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering experience
• Strong dairy manufacturing experience required
• Experience in milk processing, cheese, whey, dairy ingredients, or similar dairy production environments
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
• 1+ year of management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, PM/PdM, and equipment reliability
• CMMS experience; SAP strongly preferred
• Union manufacturing experience is a plus
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation & Schedule

• $110K–$120K base salary
• 10% annual bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance available
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• On-call availability required
• Minimal travel, approximately 1–3 trips per year

This opportunity is best suited for a maintenance leader who has worked directly within a dairy manufacturing plant environment and understands the equipment reliability, sanitation, food safety, and production demands unique to dairy operations.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]

At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.

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