Maintenance Manager

Schreiber Foods; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Relocation bonus

8% 401(k) match in ESOP

Incentive pay

Childcare assistance

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Onsite nurse

Job summary

The Maintenance Manager at Schreiber Foods in Richland Center, WI will ensure reliable operation of dairy processing equipment while upholding safety and SQF requirements. You will oversee maintenance activities, manage budgets, and mentor technical supervisors and teams to drive improvements and regulatory compliance.

Relocation is supported with a $10,000 bonus and generous relocation package for candidates over 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2+ years as a technical supervisor, manager, or leader in manufacturing; dairy, food, or beverage preferred.
• Team leadership experience in technical functions such as Maintenance Team Advisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineer, or similar position.
• Licenses/Certifications in Maintenance, Reliability, and other related areas are a plus. E.g., CRL, CMRP, CMM, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements asset and infrastructure care strategy ensuring operation at optimal levels of efficiency and reliability.
• Mentors, supervises, supports, and develops a team of planners, schedulers, supervisors, and engineers. providing guidance and training to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
• Manages maintenance budgets, optimizing spare parts inventory, work & inventory management, driving cost-effective & energy efficient strategies to maximize equipment lifespan and performance.
• Oversees compliance and collaborates with relevant regulations and standards from organizations such as OSHA, FDA, USDA, and SQF. This includes maintaining documentation, implementing processes, and training staff to adhere to safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Collaborates with other departments such as operations, quality control, and engineering to prioritize maintenance tasks, minimize disruptions to production schedules, and address cross-functional obstacles.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment performance, reliability, ESG initiatives, and efficiency. This involves reviewing and interpreting maintenance data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Reliability concepts

MRO Inventory Management

PLCs & robotics

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, biochemical, biological, engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Job Category

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family

Repair & Maintenance

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager ensures the reliable operation of machinery and equipment while maintaining safety standards and regulatory compliance, including adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements. They oversee maintenance activities, manage budgets, mentor and support technical supervisors and teams, drive continuous improvement efforts, and foster collaboration to uphold operational reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance in a dairy manufacturing facility.

This position is located in Richland Center, WI.

Relocation Bonus

Relocating candidates (50+ miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package

What you’ll do

• Equipment Reliability: Develops and implements asset and infrastructure care strategy ensuring operation at optimal levels of efficiency and reliability.
• Team Leadership: Mentors, supervises, supports, and develops a team of planners, schedulers, supervisors, and engineers. providing guidance and training to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
• Cost Management: Manages maintenance budgets, optimizing spare parts inventory, work & inventory management, driving cost-effective & energy efficient strategies to maximize equipment lifespan and performance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversees compliance and collaborates with relevant regulations and standards from organizations such as the OSHA, FDA, USDA, and SQF. This includes maintaining documentation, implementing processes, and training staff to adhere to safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with other departments such as operations, quality control, and engineering to prioritize maintenance tasks, minimize disruptions to production schedules, and address cross-functional obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment performance, reliability, ESG initiatives, and efficiency. This involves reviewing and interpreting maintenance data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, biochemical, biological, engineering, or related technical field is required.
• Minimum of 2+ Years as a technical supervisor, manager, or leader in manufacturing; dairy, food, or beverage preferred.
• Team leadership experience in technical functions such as Maintenance Team Advisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineer, or similar position.
• Licenses/Certifications in Maintenance, Reliability, and other related areas are a plus. E.g., CRL, CMRP, CMM, are a plus.
• Maintenance or Engineering Leadership Experience
• Understanding of World-class Maintenance concepts including Planning & Scheduling, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Precision Maintenance, and MRO Inventory Management. Skills in Maintenance, reliability, and operation of electronics, PLCs, robotics, boilers, refrigeration equipment, and infrastructure.

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you (https://www.schreibertotalrewards.com/) to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.