Darigold is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to be a part of Darigold’s Portland team. The Maintenance Manager must possess the desire and ability to manager the maintenance and repair for all areas of the Plant. The successful candidate will be tasked with leading and developing a team of 36+ direct reports in a plant that operates 24/7. The Maintenance Manager will work closely with Plant Managers along with Production, Quality, and Safety Managers. This position reports to the Site Director.

What you will do: (other duties as assigned)

• Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee ammonia and glycol refrigeration systems.
• Administer department budget within established guidelines.
• Manage a safe working environment for all maintenance personnel.
• Maintain plant quality performance standards, assuring compliance with all HACCP, FMSA standards in alignment with maintenance practices.
• Work with Corporate Engineering to oversee Capital Expenditure items.
• Provide emergency response.
• Support and ensure necessary training to new and existing mechanics.
• Supervise maintenance engineers ensuring collaborative relations with operations.
• Ensure integration of maintenance, process controls and operations.
• Deliver maintenance programs with an emphasis toward OEE based performance and industry KPI standards.

• This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, in conformance with the position’s Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with facility training sessions and materials. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the Plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager.

What you will bring:

• Dairy, beverage, packaging or process industry background preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with mechanical systems, fluid processing, carpentry, electrical, building maintenance, wastewater treatment and refrigeration systems.
• Must have schedule flexibility to work during emergency situations, weekends and off shifts as necessary.
• Prior experience managing in a 24/7 environment is a plus.
• Experience managing in a union environment is preferred.

What you must have:

• Engineering Degree or related field. Dairy, Bottling, or Culture Industry experience could be considered in the absence of a degree.
• 5-10 years of experience in the maintenance/engineering field
• Supervisory experience 3-5 years
• Experience in a capital project – handling vendors and contractors
• Experience in Microsoft Office and CAD
• Experienced with Process Control Systems

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer-paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Relocation benefits
• Compensation range: $114,355-$142,943 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note:

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)