Maintenance Lead - 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned cooperative delivering dairy products nationwide. DFA champions safety, quality, and continuous improvement across production facilities.

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily activities, oversee equipment reliability, and mentor the maintenance team. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, strong communication, and commitment to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in maintenance or related manufacturing roles.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration preferred.
• Leadership or team-leading experience.
• Ability to read drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily jobs and work orders and delegate tasks.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders with high quality.
• Perform maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Support MRO purchasing and inventory management.
• Assist with installation of new equipment.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Document repairs and update SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic

HVAC

PLC/HMI

Welding

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school certificate

Tools

PLC/HMI tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well‑known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm‑owners.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well‑being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

General Purpose

Provide daily leadership and guidance to maintenance staff and assist the supervisor in directing work activities and resources. Monitor maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over‑hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair as needed. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the maintenance area/department. Train and mentor maintenance team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
• Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
• Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
• Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer‑controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self‑starter and able to set direction
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
• Able to complete projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans