Maintenance Leader: Drive Reliability & 24/7 Plant Performance

Danone

West Jordan (UT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Danone U.S. West Jordan, Utah is seeking a Maintenance Leader to head equipment reliability and maintenance operations for a 24/7 production line.

You will mentor a team of maintenance technicians, partner with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to optimize performance, and own maintenance KPIs, plans, and budgets. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a large-scale dairy environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading maintenance activities, maintenance teams, or reliability initiatives.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate across multiple functions.
Ability to support a 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, as needed to have visibility and proximity across the 4 shifts as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Drive equipment reliability and reduce downtime across critical production assets.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to optimize performance.
Influence maintenance strategy, preventive maintenance programs, and reliability improvements.
Play a key role in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and operational excellence initiatives.
Own meaningful KPIs tied to equipment effectiveness, reliability, maintenance cost, and team performance.