The Associate Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading and developing high performance work teams that specialize in the installation, operation and repair of machinery used in production. Also, responsible for managing quality performance, cost parameters, and customer service for internal customers. This role supports and works between 2nd and 3rd shift.

Tentative Schedule: Monday - Friday typically 8PM-5AM

(This role may require weekends, holidays & off shift hours)

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the planning and design of products, tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment and mechanical industrial processes.

• Oversees production, installation, operations, maintenance, and repair of mechanically functioning equipment, including boilers, air compressors, refrigeration, wastewater treatment, process equipment and controls.

• Collaborates, works cross-functionally to build partnerships, and improve processes within the organization.

• Drives engagement by creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Responsible for training and development of team members.

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of a group of employees, manages schedules, approves overtime takes disciplinary actions, as necessary; and resolves issues.

• Assigns, monitors, and reviews the progress and accuracy of assigned work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, plus 3 years of industrial manufacturing experience OR in lieu of degree, 7 years of industrial maintenance experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.

• Supervisory, communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Computer and PLC skills (Allen Bradley preferred)

• Experience in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.  Skilled in applying broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in maintenance.

Highly Preferred: 

• Dairy or Food Manufacturing experience

• Ladder Logic experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. 

• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. 

• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

Salary Range: $81,200 - $121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

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).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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