Maintenance Manager

Agropur Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 7% company contributions

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Paid holidays & floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur in Jerome, Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the safe maintenance, repair and replacement of plant equipment and systems, ensuring maximum production quality and alignment with organizational goals.

This role coordinates all maintenance activities, drives preventive/predictive maintenance, manages spare parts inventory, maintains the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), prepares reports, trains staff, and seeks continuous improvements to reduce downtime and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Technical Degree in a related field required.
• Five years facility/maintenance experience in food production.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience with forklift repair required.
• In-depth knowledge of the dairy plant maintenance preferred.
• Experience in instrumentation controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, implement and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the dairy industry.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and reordering as needed.
• Maintain and repair maintenance shop equipment.
• Establish and maintain a CMMS for tracking work orders and maintenance history.
• Prepare reports, analyze data and recommend improvements to plant operations.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's/Technical degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

Forklift repair

Instrumentation controls

Job description

Job Type: Regular. People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

Context to maximize your impact: Salary range 006: $102,600 - $128,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.) Monday - Friday (flexible for business needs).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Overview

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager in Jerome, Idaho. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the organization. This position coordinates and manages all aspects of maintenance for the manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Manager facilitates all maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted operations, motivates and develops support leaders, and maintenance mechanics to lead a dynamic and customer-focused maintenance department.

Where you will drive value

Initiate, implement and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the dairy industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. Monitor the use and inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment; reordering when necessary. Maintain and repair maintenance shop equipment. Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment. Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related issues. Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department. Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime; resolve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement. Initiate and carry out projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention. Coordinate activities with Plant Operations Departments.

What will enable you to have an impact

• Associate's or Technical Degree or Trade School Certificate/Diploma in a related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years facility/maintenance experience in food production environment required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role required.
• Experience with forklift repair required.
• In-depth knowledge of the dairy plant, maintenance preferred.
• Experience in Instrumentation Controls preferred.

#CH-1 Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).