Manager of Maintenance

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking an experienced Manager of Maintenance to lead all maintenance operations within our dairy manufacturing facility. The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient performance of production equipment, utilities, and facility systems while supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team, partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and Supply Chain to maximize plant performance and support the production of high‑quality dairy ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across the facility.
• Ensure reliable operation of dairy processing equipment, packaging lines, refrigeration systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Drive compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA/USDA, OSHA, environmental, and food safety requirements.
• Manage emergency repairs and equipment troubleshooting to minimize production downtime.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs utilizing a CMMS.
• Analyze maintenance metrics and equipment performance data to improve reliability and reduce failures.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and contractors while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis activities, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvements.
• Identify, recommend, and support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Maintenance Management experience within dairy, food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance systems, utilities, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance programs through a CMMS platform.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with refrigeration systems is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment, including occasional off‑hours support when needed.

Pay

The salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000 and $120,000, based on qualifications, experience, education, training, and other considerations permissible by law.