Maintenance Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Team Growth

dfa; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa in Garden City, KS is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, ensuring safe, efficient operation of all equipment and facilities in line with company policies and OSHA regulations.

You will direct recruitment, performance evaluations, and development of staff, develop preventive maintenance programs, and work with engineering to optimize equipment and reduce costs. The role requires 5–8 years in maintenance with leadership and dairy manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 5 to 8 years maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of manager experience preferred
• Manufacturing operations or production experience in dairy industry preferred
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
• Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that equipment operates within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment vendor/manufacturer
• Develop objectives and standards of performance for activities and projects within the maintenance department to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives
• Execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time
• Serve as an escalation point of contact for emergency maintenance requests
• Consult with engineering and management regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs
• Analyze cost studies of proposals for new equipment. Make recommendations to management
• Plan and provide for an adequate supply and ensure control over spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Implement cost-reduction measures to control expenses that impact the operating budget for repair, utility, pretreatment, and maintenance. May be involved in developing the capital budget
• Keep management aware of all matters that impact equipment and facility performance
• Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation
• Develop procedures and policies for maintenance department
• Oversee department schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services, while minimizing unnecessary overtime expenditures
• Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Planning

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

dfa in Garden City, KS is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, ensuring safe, efficient operation of all equipment and facilities in line with company policies and OSHA regulations.

You will direct recruitment, performance evaluations, and development of staff, develop preventive maintenance programs, and work with engineering to optimize equipment and reduce costs. The role requires 5–8 years in maintenance with leadership and dairy manufacturing experience.