About the Role
Sr. Maintenance Manager<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p>This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. </p><p></p><p><span><span>The Senior Maintenance Manager provides leadership across<span> </span></span><span>the Denver</span><span>, CO animal nutrition<span> </span></span><span>facility</span><span><span> </span>and the Commerce City bulk operation. This role<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span>ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of all plant assets, while<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>the highest standards in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>This position<span> </span></span><span>leads</span><span><span> </span>the execution of maintenance strategies that drive<span> </span></span><span>uptime</span><span>, reduce<span> </span></span><span>cost</span><span>, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), while building a high-performing, technically capable maintenance team.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead all aspects of maintenance operations across two facilities, including<span> </span></span></span><b><span>asset reliability, utilities, buildings, and grounds</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and execute<span> </span></span></span><b><span>preventive and predictive maintenance strategies</span></b><span><span><span> </span>to reduce unplanned downtime </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own and manage<span> </span></span></span><b><span>maintenance and capital budgets</span></b><span><span>, ensuring effective allocation of resources </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Oversee<span> </span></span></span><b><span>parts inventory and storeroom management</span></b><span><span><span> </span>to support operational readiness </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Safety to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead<span> </span></span></span><b><span>CAPEX projects</span></b><span><span><span> </span>from scope development through execution and closeout </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Utilize CMMS to drive<span> </span></span></span><b><span>planning, scheduling, and work order discipline</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide</span><span><span> </span>technical guidance and support in troubleshooting: </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>480V / 3-phase electrical systems, motors, VFDs, and control circuits</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Mechanical systems including<span> </span></span></span><b><span>gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, and drive systems</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure the team<span> </span></span><span>is capable of diagnosing and resolving</span><span><span> </span>issues across<span> </span></span></span><b><span>electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Establish and reinforce standards for<span> </span></span></span><b><span>root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive continuous improvement in<span> </span></span></span><b><span>PM completion, work quality, and equipment reliability</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>TEAM LEADERSHIP & PERFORMANCE</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts and facilities </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Establish clear expectations for<span> </span></span></span><b><span>execution, follow-through, and quality of work</span></b><span><span>, ensuring consistency across shifts </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build team capability through<span> </span></span></span><b><span>training, skill development, and knowledge sharing</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create an environment where<span> </span></span></span><b><span>issues are<span> </span></span><span>identified</span><span><span> </span>early, communicated effectively, and resolved with<span> </span></span><span>urgency</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Reinforce a culture of<span> </span></span></span><b><span>ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement</span></b><span><span><span> </span>through consistent leadership presence and engagement </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Required Education/Experience:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High School Diploma with 7+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment </span></span><b><span>OR</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field with 3–5 years of maintenance leadership experience<span> </span></span><span>a high-volume manufacturing environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Industrial maintenance leadership (manufacturing, feed, grain, or similar environment)</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Managing<span> </span></span></span><b><span>CAPEX projects from concept to completion</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Driving performance through<span> </span></span></span><b><span>KPIs (downtime, PM completion, cost, reliability)</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Implementing and sustaining<span> </span></span></span><b><span>CMMS systems and maintenance best practices</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE</span></b><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong working knowledge of: </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred)</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Industrial electrical systems (480V / 3-phase)</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Mechanical systems and power transmission </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with<span> </span></span></span><b><span>GMPs and food/feed safety requirements</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understanding of<span> </span></span></span><b><span>Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of<span> </span></span></span><b><span>health, safety, and environmental regulations</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>CORE COMPETENCIES</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to lead through change and drive alignment across teams </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Effective communicator with the ability to<span> </span></span><span>influence at</span><span><span> </span>all levels of the organization </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Data-driven decision making with a focus on<span> </span></span></span><b><span>sustainable results, not short-term fixes</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to support off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>Salary:</b> $93,360 - $140,040</span></p><p>In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges</p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>About Land O'Lakes, Inc.</b></p><p></p><p>Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. 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