Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager - Dairy Manufacturing (On-Site, Full-Time)

About the Role:
Lead a hands-on maintenance team in a fast-paced dairy plant! We're seeking a Maintenance Manager to mentor staff, oversee equipment, and keep operations running smoothly. Work closely with plant leadership, production staff, and maintenance crews. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably in food manufacturing, with leadership experience.

What You'll Do:

• Train maintenance personnel on equipment and facility upkeep
• Respond to or delegate maintenance calls; be available for emergencies
• Lead preventative maintenance programs and maintain accurate records
• Manage equipment files, parts/supplies, and purchase orders
• Schedule outside contractors and ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain organized, safe work areas
• Collaborate on projects with employees and contractors
• Arrange annual boiler inspections and manage permits/certificates
• Handle disciplinary issues as needed, keeping Operations Manager informed
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure clear communication across managers and supervisors
• Perform other duties assigned by plant leadership

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in food manufacturing
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Hands-on, operational approach-this isn't a desk-only role
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, accountable environment

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Full-time, on-site leadership position
• Health, retirement, and standard benefits
• Fast interview process-hiring ASAP
• Supportive, team-oriented environment where your leadership is valued

Apply Today:
This is urgent! Qualified candidates will be interviewed this week. Contact Kylla at or

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.