Engineering Journal Jobs in Lackawanna, NY

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Engineering Project Manager based in Buffalo, NY.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing and directing capital engineering projects of varying size and scope throughout the project life cycle from concept to completion. This includes scope development, cost estimate preparation, facility layout & design, engineering and design of process equipment, specifications, procurement, as well as overseeing project installation and commissioning. The role focuses on ensuring the technical and engineering integrity of projects, driving innovation and efficiency in design and execution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Capital Budget Management: Collaborate with facility staff to develop and submit capital appropriation requests for management approval, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and objectives.
• Project Engineering and Management: Lead the development of project scopes, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, and bid documents. Manage engineering projects with internal and external resources to ensure they meet engineering requirements, quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Design and Development Oversight: Ensure that project designs meet all engineering criteria and deliver project objectives effectively and efficiently. Oversee the creation of detailed engineering documents including studies, calculations, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals. Prepare purchase requisitions, review project-related engineering documentation for code compliance, and schedule equipment deliveries to meet project timelines.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all equipment and construction adhere to relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including FDA, BRC, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Operations, R&D, IT, Quality, Sanitation, Health & Safety, Legal, and other departments to integrate engineering solutions into broader company initiatives.
• Field Installation and Commissioning: Oversee contractors and manage the field installation of processing systems. Ensure that equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, prepare reports, and manage change orders from start-up through commissioning.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests or Pre-Delivery Inspections at suppliers' sites as needed. Coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning, and training to ensure optimal performance.
• Safety Leadership: Promote and support safety protocols for contractors and team members on all projects.
• Flexibility: Be available for travel and extended or off-hours work as required by project demands.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by management, ensuring they align with the engineering focus of the role.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Majors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering majors is preferred.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, SEE, and MS Project would be a plus.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Job Title:- Controls Engineer

Duration:- 12- Months- position (May go Longer)

Location:- Buffalo, New York

Shift:-

Daily Schedule/Shift Can be any shift.

1st shift – 6:30AM – 3PM

2nd shift – 3PM – 11:30PM

3rd shift – 11PM – 7:30AM

Could be assigned to any shift, they do not bounce around to different shifts on a normal basis, may need to cover other shifts if an emergency or someone is on vacation, but overall they will be assigned to one shift.

SUPPLIERS – PLEASE RANK SHIFT PREFERENCE ON THE CANDIDATES RESUME AT THE TOP. IF THEIR RESUME STATES THEY ARE WILLING TO WORK ONE SHIFT – THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Expectation is 2-3 weekend shifts per month. They will work Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays.

Onsite – 5 days/week – no remote

Travel Requirements Up to 20% - might need to travel to support their new project which requires travel to Michigan, not a regular part of the job on an as needed basis, approx. 6 times per year

Job Responsibilities:

No immigration related sponsorship will be provided for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you require employer sponsorship. This includes direct company sponsorship or entry of an employer as the immigration employer of record or any work authorization requiring written immigration support from an employer. All candidates need to be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Work location – NY - Tonawanda

Tonawanda Global Propulsion Systems Tonawanda New York

Plant1 and Plant5.

Mix of older 10+ year old equipment and new equipment including install. Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan.

Would consider less experience for the right fit. Local people in the Buffalo/Niagara region preferred to ensure retention.

We have had the best luck with people from RIT and Buffalo University.

Win with integrity

Commit to customers

Innovate and embrace change

Speak fearlessly

Move with urgency

Be inclusive

Lead as one team

Ability to learn and a commitment to learning.

Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly

Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common

Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox

Fanuc Robot/Cobot

AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck

Procurement and implementation of new equipment.

High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance.

Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor

Worksite description - Plant1 and Plant5.

Mix of older 10+ year old equipment and new equipment including install. Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan.

Focus will be on Launch of all new Gen6 Small Block Internal Gas Engine.

Degree – Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering

Years of experience: 5-7 years experience

Focused more on someone who is able to learn quickly, would consider less experience for the right fit. Local people in the Buffalo/Niagara region preferred to ensure retention.

Preferred, not required:

Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly

Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common

Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox

Fanuc Robot/Cobot

AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck

Team player, good communication, energetic, great attitude, basic knowledge, willing to learn. People who have these will succeed in this position

It is an intense environment – fasted past environment and need to think on your feet and be flexible

Experience working on the manufacturing plant floor, on their feet all day

Machine controls experience (Robotics, test systems, PLC, instrumentation, vision systems)

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you'll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you'll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Process Engineer based in Buffalo, NY.

The Sr. Process RSPC, Cheese & Powder Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the RSPC's areas and the process manufacturing of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant production and quality operations. Working with Operations, Research and Development, the Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various production systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.

Travel will be required up to 75% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI or to manufacturers/vendors site locations nationally and internationally.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
• Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
• Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
• Manage projects.
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget.
• Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
• Manage principles for the effective execution of projects.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
• Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager,
• Food Industry required,
• Dairy process preferred,
• Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities

Specialized Knowledge

• Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)

Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery,
• Effectively communicate to internal and external customers,
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills,
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter to support our engineering and manufacturing teams by producing accurate technical drawings for fabrication and assembly. This role focuses on translating engineer-provided designs, sketches, and specifications into clear, production-ready drawings used on the shop floor.

This is an ideal role for early-career drafters or technically minded professionals looking to grow in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Documentation

• Create and revise 2D and basic 3D CAD drawings for mechanical components, assemblies, and layouts
• Convert redlines, sketches, and engineer markups into accurate CAD drawings
• Maintain drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, and bill of material references
• Update existing drawings based on engineering changes or manufacturing feedback

Engineering Support

• Work closely with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure drawings meet production needs
• Assist with drawing organization, revision control, and file management
• Help prepare documentation packages for fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly

Quality & Standards

• Follow internal drafting standards, title blocks, and naming conventions
• Ensure drawings comply with basic GD&T, ANSI, and company design standards
• Support quality checks by correcting drawing errors and inconsistencies

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of CAD drafting experience or relevant technical education/training
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks (2D required, 3D preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing
• Familiarity with:
• Basic GD&T
• Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Revision control and drawing change processes
• Associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in drafting, engineering, or CAD design

What Success Looks Like

• Drawings are clear, accurate, and ready for fabrication with minimal rework
• Engineering changes are incorporated quickly and correctly
• Strong collaboration with engineers and shop personnel
• Consistent adherence to drafting standards and deadlines

Project Manager

Buffalo, NY

$65,000 – $100,000 + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO

Manufacturing / Steel Fabrication

Why This Role Matters:

This role is central to ensuring complex fabrication projects are delivered smoothly from design through to production and final delivery. The Project Manager will coordinate engineering, production, and client requirements to ensure drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets are followed. By maintaining clear communication across teams and with customers, this role helps ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Company

A respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs and produces large mechanical steel fabrications used in major infrastructure and industrial projects. The company works closely with clients to deliver custom engineered solutions and has built a strong reputation for quality manufacturing and dependable project delivery. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop their careers as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review engineering drawings for accuracy, tolerances, and fabrication practicality

• Prepare and submit project documentation and customer submittal packages

• Manage RFIs and coordinate with engineering, quality, and production teams

• Maintain project schedules and track purchasing requirements and lead times

• Act as the main contact for clients and resolve project issues during delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years experience in project management, detailing, or drafting within steel fabrication

• Strong ability to read and review mechanical or fabrication drawings

• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as cutting, forming, and machining

• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate across departments

• Experience supporting project pricing, bids, or change orders is beneficial

Application Process

Submit resume to

Job Description:

A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume production facility. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of all production equipment and facility systems while implementing maintenance strategies that minimize downtime, maintain food safety standards, and maximize operational productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintenance Leadership & Team Management

• Direct, mentor, and supervise the maintenance team while providing coaching and training to strengthen technical capabilities
• Establish maintenance priorities, assign tasks, and ensure proper staffing and coverage across production shifts
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure strict adherence to company safety procedures and regulatory standards

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Programs

• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime
• Oversee the repair, troubleshooting, and installation of production equipment and facility systems
• Ensure the proper maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components across the facility

Operations & Performance Management

• Track and analyze key performance indicators such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to identify root causes of equipment failures and drive improvements
• Utilize CMMS systems to schedule maintenance, track work orders, maintain equipment histories, and manage spare parts inventory
• Partner with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams to support efficient plant operations

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, services, and equipment installations
• Coordinate and oversee outside maintenance activities to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure maintenance records and procedures meet regulatory requirements

Budgeting & Capital Projects

• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, including monitoring expenses related to parts, repairs, and contractors
• Lead capital projects involving equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and process optimization, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and project timelines.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, and cost control.
• Implement best practices such as Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within food manufacturing or a regulated production environment
• Prior management or supervisory experience leading maintenance teams
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated production lines
• Knowledge of electrical systems including 480V three-phase power
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order management and equipment tracking
• Strong understanding of food safety and workplace safety regulations, including GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and FDA standards
• Experience in food manufacturing, specifically canned good
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience working with high-speed food production or packaging equipment
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience managing capital improvement or facility upgrade projects

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence

Seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Manager to lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of ERP across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and finance functions. This role is responsible for full lifecycle ERP implementation including requirements gathering, process mapping, system configuration, data migration, integration management, training, and post-go-live stabilization. The ERP Implementation Manager serves as the cross-functional bridge between business stakeholders and technical resources to ensure successful adoption and long-term system scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP Implementation including planning, configuration, testing, and deployment

• Conduct detailed business process mapping across engineering, production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and finance

• Translate operational requirements into workflows, modules, and system configurations

• Manage system integrations including PLM, CRM, MES, WMS, or third-party tools

• Oversee data migration strategy including data cleansing, validation, and master data governance

• Establish role-based permissions, approval workflows, and internal controls

• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and cross-functional accountability

• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external consultants, and NetSuite partners

• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and system validation efforts

• Develop training materials and facilitate user training sessions

• Monitor post-go-live performance and drive stabilization initiatives

• Identify system optimization opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and operational efficiency

• Establish ERP governance standards including change management and documentation controls

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools aligned with operational KPIs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of implementation or enterprise systems experience

• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows including BOMs, production orders, inventory management, procurement, and financial controls

• Experience managing full lifecycle ERP implementations

• Strong project management skills with cross-functional leadership experience

• Experience with data migration, system integrations, and workflow automation

• Advanced understanding of internal controls and system governance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing ERP in high-mix or engineered-to-order manufacturing

• Exposure to NPI workflows and engineering change management processes

• Experience with advanced reporting tools and KPI dashboards

• PMP or formal project management certification

Description

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours:

Summary: Responsible for daily Production & Packaging Maintenance functions in support of the Plant including coordination and activities of all mechanics. This includes, but is not limited to, production/packaging areas and related equipment, warehouse areas, office areas, and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Familiar with the manufacturing operation, equipment and support systems of the company and will set up

systems to respond to maintenance concerns regarding them.

2. Cooperate with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.

3. Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.

4. Responsible for setting up and managing systems for preventative maintenance for the manufacturing

operation.

5. Recruits and develops staff to provide the necessary skills to support the maintenance responsibilities for

the plant.

6. Continues to access skill levels and recommends developmental activities as appropriate.

7. Assesses systems for re-engineering or troubleshooting at both hands-on levels and engineering levels.

8. Participates actively as a member of plant management team. Provides necessary support for the other plant functions/activities as determined by the Assistant Maintenance Manager.

9. Continually evaluates the capabilities of the packaging & production Maintenance department relating to equipment, tools and other items necessary to provide a satisfactory level of service to the plant.

10. Recommend upgrades as appropriate.

11. Exercises project management responsibilities including coordination of contractor activities, communication to/among participants, budgeting and reporting if project has been delegated to them.

12. Continually analyzes spending with the Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer. Ensure proper documentation is provided for justification.

13. Promotes employee relations within the department.

14. Proactively communicates and responds to employee questions and concerns.

15. Develop a variety of systems and methods to measure effectiveness of effort.

16. Continuously seeks new ways of improving performance and controlling costs.

17. Reports problems and/or concerns to the Assistant Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, and/or Plant Engineer.

18. Plans and schedules manpower consistent with production requirements. Continuously evaluates manpower to attempt to reduce labor costs.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.

* Dairy or other food related experience preferred.

* Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

* Personal qualities of tact, dependability, and ability to work well with others required.

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Knowledge of computer software.

* Ability to administrate Maintenance Department projects and run projects effectively with attention to budget and scope as assigned by Maintenance Management.

* Ability to assist Maintenance Manager/Assistant Manager in adherence to department budget issues.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma/GED required.

* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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