Processing Maintenance Manager

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for dairy processing equipment such as pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, CIP systems, pneumatic equipment, and PMO valves.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to restore production quickly.
• Aseptic processing experience is a plus.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FDA, USDA, OSHA, PMO, and food‑safety regulations.
• Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Implement and enforce lockout/tagout, confined space, and other safety programs.
• Support quality teams during root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.

• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Create staffing schedules, assign work orders, and manage contractor activities.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Experience building high-performing maintenance teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Use CMMS systems to track work orders, equipment history, and KPIs.
• Lead reliability initiatives such as root‑cause analysis, equipment upgrades, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational goals.
• Demonstrated success establishing and applying TPM and reliability-based principles to create both short-term and long-term value.
• Lead and manage processing overhauls: Create and develop modular approaches to preventative maintenance
• Attend the DDS: morning and afternoon
• Drive quarterly 90-day projects utilizing data and efficiency trends to increase operational, safety, or quality reliability initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant experience required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food, beverage, or dairy processing environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of dairy processing equipment and sanitary design principles.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting.
• Understanding of PMO, HACCP, GMPs, and food‑safety requirements.

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.