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Kemps , a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is seeking a hands-on, forward ... Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, utility systems, and 480V ...

Kemps , a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is seeking a hands-on, forward ... Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, utility systems, and 480V ...

Kemps, LLC, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, is looking for a reliable, safety ... Rotate product using first-in, first-out practices to help maintain product quality and freshness.

Kemps is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support electrical maintenance across plant ... Support production operators by providing troubleshooting assistance and basic training to reduce ...

Kemps, LLC, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, is looking for a reliable, safety ... Rotate product using first-in, first-out practices to help maintain product quality and freshness.

Plant Electrician

Cedarburg, WI · On-site

$42.91/hr

Kemps is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support electrical maintenance across plant ... Support production operators by providing troubleshooting assistance and basic training to reduce ...

Coordinate cross-functional execution of new product launches, commercialization efforts, and point ... Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen or Circana . * Strong analytical ...

General Maintenance

Huntington, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

... production downtime by ensuring all moving parts are properly greased, oiled, and inspected ... Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal ...

Associate Brand Manager

Saint Louis Park, MN · On-site

$90K - $117K/yr

Coordinate cross-functional execution of new product launches, commercialization efforts, and point ... Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen or Circana . * Strong analytical ...

... products produced and distributed by the facility. * Validate SSOP's annually or when systems are modified. * Manage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical supplier). * Working cross ...

... products produced and distributed by the facility. * Validate SSOP's annually or when systems are modified. * Manage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical supplier). * Working cross ...

This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment ... working condition. * Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that ...

This is a highimpact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment ... working condition. * Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that ...

General Maintenance

Huntington, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

... production downtime by ensuring all moving parts are properly greased, oiled, and inspected ... Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal ...

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Maintenance Manager

Kemps

Cedarburg, WI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Kemps, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Maintenance Manager to join our fluid milk and cream manufacturing facility in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner closely with the Plant Engineer to drive safety, reliability, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and product quality.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Engineering, this position offers the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team while leveraging technology, automation, and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment effectiveness and operational excellence.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead and develop a unionized maintenance team to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
  • Manage preventive maintenance programs and asset reliability through CMMS utilization.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives and align maintenance activities with the Management Operating Structure (MOS).
  • Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, utility systems, and 480V three-phase motor controls.
  • Support and optimize automation systems, PLCs, and plant control technologies.
  • Monitor maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, food safety standards, and applicable industry codes.
  • Support capital projects and maintenance programs that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical coursework preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in dairy manufacturing preferred, with demonstrated success in food and beverage manufacturing environments also highly valued.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience leading and developing maintenance technicians.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, including PLC troubleshooting and automation.
  • Experience with CMMS, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability strategies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
  • Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with dairy or food processing equipment, including fillers, blow mold machines, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Allen-Bradley PLC experience, including ladder logic troubleshooting and editing.
  • Ammonia refrigeration, HTST pasteurization, fabrication, welding, and machining experience.
  • Knowledge of GMPs, union environments, workers' compensation, and safety programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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About Kemps

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Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. We started as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, but we’ve grown quite a bit through the years. Today, we’re owned by Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA). At Kemps, we produce fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and frozen novelty treats, to bring the goodness of Kemps to families and communities.

Industry

Animal farming

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Paul, MN, US

Year founded

1914