Maintenance Manager

Join our team at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, ND, where tradition meets innovation in dairy excellence! We're looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead our dedicated team in ensuring the smooth operation of our production facility. In this day-shift role, you'll oversee plant maintenance employees and Boiler Engineers across all shifts, keeping our high-speed processing, packaging, refrigeration, and boiler systems running at peak performance. If you thrive in a hands-on leadership role and are passionate about keeping operations efficient and compliant, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide work assignments and direction to maintenance employees engaged in repair and upkeep of all pasteurizing, separating, cooling, filling, mixing, standardizing, packaging, and storing operations of milk and milk-based products so the production process flows smoothly and daily production goals are met.
• Supervise ordering and receiving of all maintenance parts and equipment so that all equipment is kept in operational condition.
• Maintain a PC based preventive maintenance program that includes all major pieces of equipment and plant systems. Creates a stockroom system of key inventory items maintained at the "right" physical levels to support plant needs.
• Continue developing an existing preventive maintenance and facilities work order system that tracks maintenance labor hours and holds mechanics accountable for their performance.
• Review and develop department schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services while minimizing unnecessary overtime expenditures.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in a condition that meets or exceeds Good Manufacturing Practices, Kemp's standards, and regulatory standards. May be responsible for maintaining packaging standards, pallet configurations, and piping/electrical drawings.
• Implement cost-reduction measures to control expenses that impact the operating budget for repair, utility, pretreatment, and maintenance-related chemical or supply accounts. May be involved in developing the capital budget.
• Responsible for stormwater tracking, Pretreatment land spreading, and other Environmental and Regulatory reporting as required.
• Lead cost reduction projects, capital projects, and efficiency improvement projects.
• Must understand, comply, and enforce all Kemps Environmental, Safety and Health policies and applicable State/Federal Regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Understand and fulfill the requirements of the SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality. Manages policies, procedures, and programs related to operations. Fosters continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3 certification.
• Working knowledge of union contracts and the ability to work effectively with the bargaining unit employees.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of Ammonia refrigeration, boilers, air, and electrical systems, and PLC applications and design.
• Strong knowledge of required sanitary practices related to food products.
• Ability to identify causes of poor efficiency on production lines, set appropriate priorities within the maintenance department, and instill a sense of urgency to implement action plans and improve performance.
• Ability to develop maintenance department in both skill level, ability to respond appropriately to the plant production requirements and team concept with the intent to improve overall plant production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Work in a team-based environment and partner with peers.
• Ability to support, demonstrate, and promote Kemps' Leadership Effectiveness Factors: Establish Trust and Demonstrate Integrity, Set Clear Direction, Grow Relationships, Focus on Results, Cultivate Capabilities, and Promote Innovation

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with an emphasis on manufacturing operations is preferred. 4-5 years of experience in the dairy industry is highly desired.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance technicians and other maintenance personnel.
• Must have hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems, including operation, maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Preferred experience working with high-speed equipment in the dairy, food, or beverage industry, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance.
• Must have experience with 480-volt, 3-phase wiring, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Understanding of PLC programming principles; experience with Allen Bradley systems is a plus.
• Must be proficient in basic PC skills, including AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1^st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer