Maintenance Shift Coordinator

Daisy Brand LLC; Boone (IA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Daisy Brand LLC in Iowa is seeking a Maintenance Shift Coordinator to oversee maintenance during your shift, drive reliability, and ensure safety and quality in a dairy-manufacturing environment. Strong communication and leadership are essential to coordinate with production and maintenance teams.

During startup, you may travel for training and plant commissioning, with evolving schedules as the facility reaches steady state.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting (dairy or food preferred).
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and assign tasks to maintenance technicians during the shift.
• Lead troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities and maintain records.
• Enforce safety protocols and coordinate with other departments.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

CMMS

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree in mechanical/electrical engineering preferred

Tools

CMMS

PLC basics

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Maintenance Shift Coordinator plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating production activities during their assigned shift in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with strong organizational skills, capable of leading a team and troubleshooting issues as they arise. They will work closely with various departments to meet production goals while adhering to quality and safety standards.

The Maintenance Shift Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all maintenance activities during assigned shifts to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role supports production by minimizing downtime, managing maintenance personnel, and ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.

Plant Start-Up Expectations

Starting up a new plant is demanding and rewarding, and we believe in being transparent about what this role requires. Hiring will occur in phases, and expectations differ by phase.

• Start-Up Crew: As part of the start-up crew, you will train hands-on at our established plants – approximately two or more weeks of company-paid travel per month during the first twelve months.
• Plant Opening Team: Candidates unable to travel as part of the start-up crew may still be considered for offers with a later start date, joining as the plant opens with minimal to no travel required.

During the plant start‑up period, your schedule will vary based on training and commissioning needs, including travel as outlined above. Upon the facility reaching normal operations, your schedule is expected to transition to your long‑term agreed upon schedule. All travel, overtime, and schedule expectations for training and long‑term will be confirmed in writing in any offer letters. Daisy Brand will communicate schedule changes as far in advance as possible.

The start‑up period offers significant overtime earning potential. Once the plant reaches steady‑state operation, the team averages 45 hours per week with a focus on work‑life balance.

Travel Expectations

To support the successful startup of a new manufacturing facility, this position requires some travel for training, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness activities. The selected candidate must be willing and able to travel periodically as needed prior to plant startup. Travel may include extended stays to receive hands‑on training, participate in equipment commissioning activities, and teach plant processes and procedures. Weekend travel and work may be required based on training schedules, project timelines, and business needs. Employees will be expected to maintain a flexible schedule throughout the startup and training period. Business travel expenses, including transportation, lodging, and meals, will be paid for or reimbursed in accordance with Daisy Brand's travel and expense reimbursement policies. This temporary travel commitment is critical to ensuring employees are fully prepared to support safe and successful plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Shift Coordination

• Supervise and assign tasks to maintenance technicians during the shift.
• Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot issues to minimize production downtime.

Preventive Maintenance

• Monitor and verify completion of scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed.

Compliance & Safety

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct shift safety checks and report hazards promptly.

Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and shift coordinators regarding maintenance needs.
• Provide detailed shift handover reports to incoming teams and management.
• Work with other departments to ensure smooth workflow, minimize downtime, and address any operational challenges.

Inventory & Tools

• Ensure availability of spare parts and tools required for maintenance tasks.
• Report low stock levels and assist in inventory control.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend long‑term solutions.
• Support implementation of reliability and efficiency improvement projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in mechanical/electrical engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (dairy or food industry preferred).
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion‑dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family‑owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long‑term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state‑of‑the‑art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long‑term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people‑first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long‑term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine‑free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.