Maintenance Manager

Schreiber Foods

Richland Center, WI

Estimated pay: Est. $32–$48/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations Job Family: Repair Maintenance Job Description: The Maintenance Manager ensures the reliable operation of machinery and equipment while maintaining safety standards and regulatory compliance, including adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements. They oversee maintenance activities, manage budgets, mentor and support technical supervisors and teams, drive continuous improvement efforts, and foster collaboration to uphold operational reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance in a dairy manufacturing facility. This position is located in Richland Center, WI. Relocation Bonus: Relocating candidates (50 miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package What you’ll do Equipment Reliability: Develops and implements asset and infrastructure care strategy ensuring operation at optimal levels of efficiency and reliability. Team Leadership: Mentors, supervises, supports, and develops a team of planners, schedulers, supervisors, and engineers. providing guidance and training to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively. Cost Management: Manages maintenance budgets, optimizing spare parts inventory, work inventory management, driving cost-effective energy efficient strategies to maximize equipment lifespan and performance. Regulatory Compliance: Oversees compliance and collaborates with relevant regulations and standards from organizations such as the OSHA, FDA, USDA, and SQF. This includes maintaining documentation, implementing processes, and training staff to adhere to safety, quality, and hygiene standards. Collaboration: Collaborates with other departments such as operations, quality control, and engineering to prioritize maintenance tasks, minimize disruptions to production schedules, and address cross-functional obstacles. Continuous Improvement: Drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment performance, reliability, ESG initiatives, and efficiency. This involves reviewing and interpreting maintenance data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to optimize processes and reduce waste. Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures. What you need to succeed Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, biochemical, biological, engineering, or related technical field is required. Minimum of 2 Years as a technical supervisor, manager, or leader in manufacturing; dairy, food, or beverage preferred. Team leadership experience in technical functions such as Maintenance Team Advisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineer, or similar position. Licenses/Certifications in Maintenance, Reliability, and other related areas are a plus. E.g., CRL, CMRP, CMM, are a plus. Maintenance or Engineering Leadership Experience Understanding of World-class Maintenance concepts including Planning Scheduling, Preventative Predictive Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Precision Maintenance, and MRO Inventory Management. Skills in Maintenance, reliability, and operation of electronics, PLCs, robotics, boilers, refrigeration equipment, and infrastructure. Eligible partners will receive: Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat! Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals. Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position. Childcare costs . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters. Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber. Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental an