Plant Maintenance & Reliability Leader

garelickfarms; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms in New York, NY seeks a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, ensuring safe, compliant operations and optimal equipment performance.

You will direct recruitment, coaching, scheduling, and performance evaluations, while implementing preventive maintenance programs, overseeing SAP planning, and driving cost reductions across the plant. Strong leadership and dairy-industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in maintenance management or supervision.
• Dairy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Certification/licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a maintenance department to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Develop objectives and performance standards to meet goals.
• Oversee predictive/preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with engineering to modify or replace equipment for cost savings.
• Ensure SAP supports task planning with parts, time, and job descriptions.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies.
• Recruit, supervise, schedule, and evaluate staff; administer discipline.
• Ensure GMP and regulatory compliance in line with company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Planning and organizing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Garelick Farms in New York, NY seeks a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, ensuring safe, compliant operations and optimal equipment performance.

You will direct recruitment, coaching, scheduling, and performance evaluations, while implementing preventive maintenance programs, overseeing SAP planning, and driving cost reductions across the plant. Strong leadership and dairy-industry experience preferred.