Hiring: Manager, Process & Utility Maintenance Company: Dairy Farmers of America Location: Joplin, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:13:49 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, R, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5-8 years of maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing environment with at least 1+ years of leadership experience •8 years of maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing environment with at least 1+ years of leadership experience Required Skills: •Manage all aspects of facility utilities and processing maintenance functions, including direct supervision of maintenance supervisors and maintenance team; provide leadership, coaching, and development to build a high-performing team •Ensure the site maintains an effective predictive and preventive maintenance program across all assets, including aseptic and ESL processing systems, refrigeration, steam, water, wastewater and facility infrastructure to minimize downtime and extend asset life •Oversee preventative maintenance programs for the facility, electrical distribution, plant utility systems, architecture, and process equipment through assigned staff and outside contractors to support sustained plant operations and maximize operational efficiency •Provide technical leadership in aseptic and ESL operations, including sterilization processes, contamination control, hygienic system design, and shelf-life optimization •Ensure all equipment and processes comply with FDA, USDA, SQF, GMP, and internal food safety requirements; incorporate food safety into all engineering and maintenance activities •Partner cross-functionally with senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and justify capital improvement and expense projects that improve safety, quality, capacity, and operational efficiency •Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Warehousing, HR, Safety and Supply Chain to resolve issues, implement process changes and equipment changes •Perform equipment lifecycle and replacement analysis, evaluating downtime risk, maintenance cost, and operational impact; provide recommendations to optimize asset performance Qualifications: •Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce •In-depth knowledge of plant utilities, automation systems, and industrial engineering principles •Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities •Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities •Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate cross-functionally and drive alignment across departments •Demonstrated capacity to manage change, lead through ambiguity, and resolve conflict professionally •Demonstrated capacity to interpret technical data, perform mathematical and statistical analysis •Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems •Able to think ahead and plan over a multi-year timeframe Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!