Assistant Maintenance Manager, Shred & Mozzarella

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Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager based in Nampa, .

The Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role leads the maintenance team, supports production quality, and drives continuous improvement across equipment reliability, safety, and cost control. The Maintenance Manager identifies and resolves equipment and process issues, minimizes downtime, and partners with plant leadership to achieve operational goals. This position supervises maintenance employees, supports hands‑on work as needed, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

• Ensure all manufacturing equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support hands‑on maintenance activities when required.
• Participate in trials involving equipment, processes, or new technologies.

• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance team members.
• Organize team output, including efficiency, workload, and headcount planning.
• Plan and schedule maintenance manpower consistent with production requirements.
• Lead effective decision‑making related to safety, production priorities, and plant goals.
• Ensure safety rules are applied, followed, and enforced across the maintenance team.
• Identify unsafe acts or conditions and take immediate corrective action.
• Participate in identifying occupational hazards and preventing potential risks.

• Maintain responsibility for maintenance inventory, including organization and control systems.
• Order parts as needed and maintain accurate inventory data (vendors, reorder points, usage).
• Identify obsolete inventory and coordinate proper disposal with finance and leadership.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Maintain maintenance budget records and work closely with the Maintenance Manager/Controller to develop and manage budgets.
• Support cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work with suppliers to negotiate pricing, delivery, and explore alternative sourcing options.

• Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance reporting and tracking tools.
• Conduct research, comparisons, and simulations to support operational decisions.
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