HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Manager for a Dairy Manufacturing Facility near Laurel, MD!

Salary: $110K–$140K+

Shift: Day Shift with 24/7 responsibility (support from off-shift leaders)

Benefits: Full benefits package

Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role:

We’re hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead reliability efforts at a high-speed dairy manufacturing facility. This role oversees a skilled team and ensures the performance of UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL systems in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance of processing and packaging systems, including UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL equipment
• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues on high-speed equipment
• Ensure regulatory compliance with food safety standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally on equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Manage parts inventory, vendor support, and maintenance documentation in CMMS
• Monitor KPIs and prepare for internal and external audits



Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Certifications in refrigeration, electrical, or related maintenance fields

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food or dairy manufacturing
• Direct, hands-on experience with UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL systems (required)
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC, and utility systems (boilers, ammonia, CIP, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve maintenance reliability
• Proficiency with CMMS and continuous improvement tools (Lean, TPM, etc.)
• Union experience is a plus

If you're interested, please apply!