Dairy Farmers of America · 18 hours ago
Manager, Engineering
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Manager of Engineering to manage all aspects of the plant maintenance function and related capital projects. The role involves providing leadership to the maintenance organization, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and the execution of capital improvement projects aligned with business objectives.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership, direction, and accountability to the Maintenance Manager to ensure effective execution of maintenance strategies, priorities, and departmental objectives
Collaborate with plant and senior management to identify, justify, and prioritize capital and expense projects that improve safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational performance
Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects, including scope development, contractor coordination, schedule management, and cost control
Ensure all capital and maintenance‑related projects comply with DFA requirements, including AFE approval processes, management of change, safety, GMP, and applicable regulatory standards
Oversee the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset reliability and minimize unplanned downtime
Serve as the escalation point for critical maintenance issues that impact production, safety, quality, or regulatory compliance
Coordinate maintenance‑ and capital‑related materials, contractor services, and purchasing activities to support cost‑effective and timely execution of work
Provide oversight and accountability for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) inventory management, ensuring inventory levels are optimized to support equipment reliability and business continuity while remaining within approved budget targets
Partner with the Maintenance Manager and applicable site resources to ensure critical spares are appropriately identified, inventory accuracy is maintained, obsolete or excess materials are minimized, and MRO practices comply with DFA inventory, financial, and control standards
Develop and monitor maintenance‑, capital‑, and reliability‑related KPIs to drive continuous improvement in asset performance, cost control, and execution discipline
Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring all maintenance and project activities comply with DFA safety programs, OSHA requirements, and plant EHS expectations
Qualification
Required
8 or more years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibility within maintenance operations
Minimum of 3 years of management or leadership experience overseeing maintenance teams, maintenance supervisors, or maintenance programs
Demonstrated experience leading capital and expense projects, including scope development, budgeting, contractor coordination, and project execution within an operating plant environment
Working knowledge of maintenance reliability practices, asset management, and preventive and predictive maintenance programs in a continuous‑operation or food manufacturing facility
Experience with MRO inventory management, including inventory optimization, budget control, critical spare identification, and compliance with inventory control and financial governance standards
Strong knowledge of manufacturing maintenance systems, equipment reliability principles, and asset lifecycle management
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate information into actionable plans
Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills across all levels of plant operations
Working knowledge of SAP, CMMS platforms, and standard project management and reporting tools
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage risk, and make informed decisions aligned with business objectives
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and progressive work experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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