Latest Job Opening for Food & Beverage Industry  Job #05028 About our client Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of dairy products. The company has been in operation for more than 5 years with annual revenue of over $25M and 100+ employees. Position Location Maintenance Manager Nearest Metro City: Madison, WI Salary Reports to Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Plant Manager Responsibilities 1) Lead, develop and mentor a team of skilled technical trade staff 2) Implement and maintain all process/packaging technologies including capital projects and building maintenance within the operating budget 3) Partner with senior management, Engineering and suppliers to introduce technologies to optimize safety, quality, line-efficiencies as well as equipment reliability 4) Manage projects from coordination and approval of maintenance activities (with vendors) to preventative maintenance planning and labor scheduling within a continuous operation 5) Purchase maintenance materials and parts and ensure the maintenance of inventory records 6) Foster continuous improvement activities, reduction of equipment downtime/changeovers, capacity planning, waste/scrap reduction and cost control 7) Ensure equipment and building is in compliance with standards, codes and regulations Requirements 1) Change management and continuous improvement experience 2) Dairy maintenance experience 3) Hands-on experience on wrench turning 4) Excellent leadership skills