Maintenance Lead — Dairy Equipment & Reliability

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team at our Lebanon facility. You will direct daily activities, mentor staff, and ensure critical production equipment is running safely and efficiently.

You will oversee repairs on production and packaging lines, manage MRO inventory, and support upgrades and new installations while upholding GMP and safety standards. Strong leadership and technical acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Education in trade or technical field with relevant maintenance focus.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of electrical, control systems, and mechanical disciplines.
• Familiarity with GMP, safety standards, and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance activities and assign tasks to staff.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members and monitor performance.
• Oversee repairs on production and packaging equipment and utilities.
• Manage MRO purchasing, inventory, and parts planning.
• Support installation of new equipment and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Electrical

PLC/HMI

Welding

Fabrication

Refrigeration

Safety procedures

Training & mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or technical school (Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, etc.)

Experience with PLC/controls (PLC/HMI)

Welding/Fabrication

HVAC or related experience

Plumbing basics

Ammonia refrigeration systems experience

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team at our Lebanon facility. You will direct daily activities, mentor staff, and ensure critical production equipment is running safely and efficiently.

You will oversee repairs on production and packaging lines, manage MRO inventory, and support upgrades and new installations while upholding GMP and safety standards. Strong leadership and technical acumen are essential.