Lactalis U.S. Yogurt · 6 hours ago
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expLactalis U.S. Yogurt is a leading dairy company committed to providing meaningful opportunities for its employees. The Assistant Maintenance Manager will oversee the maintenance team, ensuring safe and effective operations while promoting a strong safety culture and aligning maintenance activities with company goals.
Food Production
Hiring Manager
Patrick Gallanis
Responsibilities
Ensure all aspects of plant safety and quality are upheld in accordance with plant and departmental procedures
Lead and manage skilled maintenance technicians, schedules, and services to build a proactive, high-performing maintenance team that supports production equipment and plant operations
Establish and manage departmental priorities and work allocation to strengthen overall plant performance, improve mechanical reliability, and reduce downtime
Develop, coach, and train team members to support employee growth, skills development, and career progression
Support in-house training programs that build core competencies within the maintenance department, ensuring accurate and timely evaluation and repair of mechanical, electrical, programming, and process-related issues
Maintain accountability for maintenance department performance, including technical downtime and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
Assist in developing and maintaining the department’s vision and master plan in alignment with production needs, while fostering strong preventive maintenance (PM) programs and encouraging operator ownership
Drive the development and implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in collaboration with operations teams
Ensure all equipment, systems, and processes across the facility are maintained and operated in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including PMO, OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other governing agencies
Champion environmental, safety, and quality initiatives that reinforce the company’s core values through technical implementation and process improvements at the plant level
Assist in managing the maintenance department budget and ensure adherence to established financial parameters
Oversee the effective implementation of quality standards, programs, and processes to improve operational efficiencies and reduce or eliminate production waste and spoilage
Support company environmental programs, including recycling initiatives and energy conservation efforts such as powering down equipment and systems when not in use
Proactively identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact while managing operational costs
Perform all job duties in a safe manner and lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture
Oversee the implementation of and adherence to company safety programs and practices, holding team members accountable for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience within a maintenance function, including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing core maintenance services in a food manufacturing environment
Exposure to reducing technical downtime (TD), overtime (OT), mean time between failures (MTBF), and work order (WO) completion times
Experience managing actual maintenance costs versus budgeted maintenance costs
Experience developing preventive maintenance (PM) programs and validating effectiveness against technical downtime performance
Proven ability to prioritize maintenance and business needs on a monthly basis to flex spending and achieve operational goals
Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Strong leadership skills with experience managing both hourly and salaried employees to build a proactive, skilled, and adaptable maintenance team
Ability and willingness to support plant operations during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute inventory management and preventive maintenance plans on a daily basis
Demonstrated initiative with the ability to establish processes and programs while working independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs
Preferred
major in industrial or mechanical engineering
Experience utilizing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach
Infor experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Affordable benefits and coverage options
Support insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt division is part of the world’s largest dairy company.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase