Cmms Manager Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

At our plant in Cabot, VT milk from Vermont and a few New Hampshire farms is expertly crafted into Specialty VT Cheddars, Flavored and Light Cheeses and Cultured products as well as Greek-Style Yogurt, Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking full time Maintenance and Warehouse Manager to work at our Cutting & Wrapping Plant located in Cabot, VT. 

Lead Reliability. Drive Continuous Improvement. Build High-Performing Teams.

We are seeking a results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, maintenance excellence, inventory accuracy, safety performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing a highly engaged and skilled workforce. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build strong teams, drive accountability, and partner across departments to improve plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance and warehouse operations with a strong focus on safety, food safety, GMPs, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, asset performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Drive full utilization of CMMS systems for work order management, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, inventory control, and performance reporting.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Develop and mentor maintenance and warehouse personnel through coaching, training, accountability, and career development planning.
• Oversee warehouse operations including inventory accuracy, material flow, shipping/receiving, and storage optimization.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to support operational objectives and long-term plant performance.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and long-range asset management strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical and operational teams.
• Experience with CMMS systems, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, automation, troubleshooting, and project management skills.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
• Preventive, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance
• CMMS Administration and Maintenance Planning
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Equipment Reliability and KPI Management
• Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, and Controls Knowledge
• Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management
• Food Safety, GMP, SQF, and Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis & Performance Dashboard Development
• Team Leadership, Coaching, and Employee Development
• Change Management & Organizational Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Budget Management & Cost Control
• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Strong Communication and Decision-Making Skills

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will build a culture of safety, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement while delivering measurable gains in equipment uptime, maintenance effectiveness, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and overall operational performance.

Salary Range-  93k to 113k

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status,  or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.