Head of Maintenance - Dairy Manufacturing

Job description

Head of Maintenance - Dairy Manufacturing

Job Description

Location: Latham, NY Area

Workplace: Onsite in the Capital Region

Salary: $110,000–$120,000 + 10% bonus

Relocation Assistance: Available

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong background in dairy manufacturing to lead maintenance operations within a large, unionized production facility.

Key Responsibilities

Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, spare parts, and repair costs

Utilize SAP or similar CMMS systems

Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and capital projects

Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel

Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety standards

Provide on-call support for critical maintenance issues

Requirements

5–8+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering experience

Strong dairy manufacturing experience required

Experience in milk processing, cheese, whey, dairy ingredients, or similar dairy production environments

Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience

1+ year of management experience preferred

Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, PM/PdM, and equipment reliability

CMMS experience; SAP strongly preferred

Union manufacturing experience is a plus

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation & Schedule

$110K–$120K base salary

10% annual bonus eligibility

Relocation assistance available

Monday–Friday, standard business hours

On-call availability required

Minimal travel, approximately 1–3 trips per year

This opportunity is best suited for a maintenance leader who has worked directly within a dairy manufacturing plant environment and understands the equipment reliability, sanitation, food safety, and production demands unique to dairy operations.

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Worksite address

latham, NY, 12110, US

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