Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager – Dairy Manufacturing (On-Site, Full-Time)

About the Role:
Ready to lead a hands-on, high-impact maintenance team in a fast-paced dairy plant? We’re looking for a Maintenance Manager who can roll up their sleeves, mentor the team, and keep everything running smoothly. You’ll work side-by-side with plant leadership, production staff, and hourly maintenance crews. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing, and have grown into a leadership role.

What You’ll Do:

• Train maintenance personnel on plant equipment and facility upkeep

• Respond to maintenance calls—or delegate to your team

• Be available for emergency calls when off-hours via cell phone or designated personnel

• Lead preventative maintenance programs and maintain records

• Keep accurate equipment files and handle parts/supplies orders efficiently

• Issue and track purchase orders; schedule outside contractors

• Ensure all equipment complies with regulations

• Keep work areas organized, clean, and safe

• Collaborate on projects with employees and contractors

• Arrange annual boiler inspections and maintain permits/certificates

• Handle disciplinary warnings when necessary, keeping Operations Manager informed

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities

• Keep communication flowing across managers and supervisors

• Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in food manufacturing

• Strong leadership and team-building skills

• Hands-on, operational approach—this isn’t a desk-only role

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Comfort thriving in a fast-paced, accountable environment

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Full-time, on-site leadership opportunity

• Salary up to $90,000/year (flexible based on experience)

• Health, retirement, and other standard benefits

• Fast interview process—hiring ASAP!

• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your leadership is visible and valued

Apply Today:
This is an urgent need! Qualified candidates will be interviewed this week. Contact Kylla directly at kylla.olsen@gogpac.com or 515-671-2172

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.