Maintainence Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager - 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager with experience in automation or robotics to join our team at Schuman Cheese, a leading Dairy/Food/Snack Packaging Plant. Located in Fall Creek, WI, close to Eau Claire, WI, our plant utilizes advanced automation and robotics for high-speed packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in food or dairy manufacturing and be well-versed in managing maintenance teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in an engineering-related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, responsible for overseeing maintenance teams and operations.
• Previous experience working with automation, robotics, or similar technology in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related CPG manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the maintenance team, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety protocols.
• Oversee the maintenance of high-speed automated packaging equipment and robotics systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement improvements and optimize production processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with production and quality departments to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues to minimize disruptions in production.

Job Title: Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager - Dairy/Food/Snack Packaging Plant

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager with experience in automation or robotics to join our team at Schuman Cheese, a leading Dairy/Food/Snack Packaging Plant. Located in Fall Creek, WI, close to Eau Claire, WI, our plant utilizes advanced automation and robotics for high-speed packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in food or dairy manufacturing and be well-versed in managing maintenance teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in an engineering-related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, responsible for overseeing maintenance teams and operations.
• Previous experience working with automation, robotics, or similar technology in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related CPG manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the maintenance team, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety protocols.
• Oversee the maintenance of high-speed automated packaging equipment and robotics systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement improvements and optimize production processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with production and quality departments to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues to minimize disruptions in production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional engineering background or experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Dairy/Food/Snack Packaging Plant operations is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to implement best practices in maintenance and automation.

Salary Range: 

Competitive base salary up to $110,000 (with no flexibility above $110,000) plus bonus.

• Additional engineering background or experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Dairy/Food/Snack Packaging Plant operations is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to implement best practices in maintenance and automation.

Salary Range: Competitive base salary up to $110,000 (with no flexibility above $110,000) plus bonus.