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Job Description
Location:
Manheim, PA Schedule:
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM + On-Call Rotation Kreider Farms is seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy M aintenance Manager in Manheim, PA. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and leadership abilities, experience managing maintenance personnel, and a commitment to safety, food quality, and animal welfare. If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams, solving problems, and keeping critical operations running smoothly - we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of 5+ maintenance team members Develop training plans and oversee onboarding and training of new maintenance team members Prioritize, assign, and monitor maintenance work orders and projects Manage preventative maintenance programs for dairy and farm equipment, including: Milking parlors Feed systems Manure handling equipment Mechanical and electrical infrastructure Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs as needed Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inventories, and SOP documentation Communicate effectively with farm managers, herdspersons, and operations leadership Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects Coordinate outside contractors and service providers Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, food safety standards, animal welfare requirements, and company policies Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide coaching, mentoring, and corrective action when necessary Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies and participate in on-call support
Qualifications Required:
3-5 years of maintenance experience in agricultural, dairy, industrial, or related environments Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs Basic electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, controls, and relays Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Supervisory or team leadership experience Operational/Practical knowledge of farm equipment
Preferred:
Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, or Fabrication experience Knowledge of dairy equipment and farm operations Understanding of GMPs, food safety practices, and animal welfare standards Physical Requirements Frequently lift and carry 50+ pounds Perform physical labor including climbing, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling Work in varying weather conditions and environments with dust, moisture, odors, and elevated noise levels Maintain good hand-eye coordination and stamina for physically demanding work
