Maintenance Manager

Lead Reliability. Drive Continuous Improvement. Build High-Performing Teams.

Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

At our plant in Cabot, VT milk from Vermont and a few New Hampshire farms is expertly crafted into Specialty VT Cheddars, Flavored and Light Cheeses and Cultured products as well as Greek-Style Yogurt, Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking full time Maintenance and Warehouse Manager to work at our Cutting & Wrapping Plant located in Cabot, VT.

We are seeking a results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, maintenance excellence, inventory accuracy, safety performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing a highly engaged and skilled workforce. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build strong teams, drive accountability, and partner across departments to improve plant performance.

• Lead plant maintenance and warehouse operations with a strong focus on safety, food safety, GMPs, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, asset performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Drive full utilization of CMMS systems for work order management, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, inventory control, and performance reporting.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Develop and mentor maintenance and warehouse personnel through coaching, training, accountability, and career development planning.
• Oversee warehouse operations including inventory accuracy, material flow, shipping/receiving, and storage optimization.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to support operational objectives and long-term plant performance.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and long-range asset management strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical and operational teams.
• Experience with CMMS systems, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, automation, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
• Preventive, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance
• CMMS Administration and Maintenance Planning
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Equipment Reliability and KPI Management
• Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, and Controls Knowledge
• Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management
• Food Safety, GMP, SQF, and Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis & Performance Dashboard Development
• Team Leadership, Coaching, and Employee Development
• Change Management & Organizational Development Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Budget Management & Cost Control
• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Strong Communication and Decision-Making Skills

The successful candidate will build a culture of safety, accountability, reliability, and…