Maintenance Manager

This position will be a leader champion for maintenance as well as safety responsibilities for a 24 hr 5 day Feedmill operation, weekends as needed. This position will serve as the supervisor of the maintenance department and require a hands-on leader that can be flexible in both meeting the needs of the plant mechanically, and in a managerial capacity.  This position plans and manages the daily activities of the maintenance department and is responsible for the predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance of the processing equipment, buildings, and grounds. This position is responsible for the development, estimating, coordinating and managing of all plant capital projects. The position will manage the maintenance department in the most efficient way possible to maintain both production and quality goals, maintain safety, and provide direction and technical assistance to the maintenance employees. The maintenance supervisor will work to develop employees and retain best talent.  As a supervisor this position will be an integral part of the management team working together to develop talent and creating a positive environment.  This position will also be responsible for implementing and executing plant sanitation procedures and tasks. The position will serve as a safety supervisor who will lead safety planning, training, and tasks for the plant.  This position includes document management in all areas.  This position will assist as needed with technical assistance of equipment.

Supply Chain Business Unit: Supply Chain includes facilities and processes that operate to manufacture a finished product from raw material and deliver to the end-user. This business unit enhances competitive advantage, efficiency, innovation, quality and consistency.
 

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for leading the maintenance department to ensure an efficient, high quality, cost effective operating facility.

Experience-Education (Required):

Associate's degree in a directly relevant field. (Equivalent Experience will be considered).  Minimum of 3 years’ leadership (formal or informal) experience with 5-7 years of maintenance experience.

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that involves the combination of providing leadership as well as hands-on to the maintenance efforts of the facility.

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills, along with general maintenance knowledge.

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening), and strong leadership skills.  Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance software programs. 

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Mechanical experience along with maintaining equipment in good operating condition.

• Basic knowledge of electrical, fabrication, welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities at the same time.

• Must have Continuous Improvement mindset.

  

Experience-Education (Preferred):

Bachelor's degree in a directly relevant field.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):

General knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is highly desirable. 

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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