CMMS Manager at Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC

City of Auburn, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

148387.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, CMMS Platforms, Microsoft Suite, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Procurement Processes, Inventory Control, Dairy Processing Equipment, Communication Skills, Safety Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Technical Manual Interpretation, Supplier Relationship Management, Operational Excellence

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Position Title: CMMS Manager Reports To: Maintenance Manager & Plant Engineer FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt Job Grade: 10 Pay Range: $103,875- $148,387 annually Position Overview: The CMMS Manager is a key leader within our milk manufacturing facility, responsible for the strategic oversight of maintenance planning, inventory control, and procurement processes to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of production assets. This role manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and directs a team responsible for sourcing, stocking, and tracking all parts and supplies. Working closely with the Plant Manager, Plant Engineer, and Maintenance Manager, this position plays a critical role in supporting uptime, improving maintenance performance, and optimizing operational costs. Key Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned) Lead the maintenance procurement and inventory strategy, ensuring the availability of critical parts and supplies to support 24/7 milk processing operations. Direct and develop the maintenance support team, including Parts Room personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with plant leadership to build and execute daily and long-term maintenance plans that support maximum runtime and minimal downtime across all milk production lines. Manage and optimize the CMMS platform to ensure accurate tracking of assets, work orders, and parts inventory, enabling data-driven decision-making. Standardize parts inventory protocols, including defining and maintaining min/max levels, identifying critical spares, and implementing loss prevention and audit procedures. Lead vendor selection and management efforts, obtaining competitive quotes, negotiating contracts, and building strong supplier relationships aligned with corporate procurement strategies. Oversee all MRO purchasing for the facility, including requisitions for capital projects, reconciliation of purchasing cards, and resolution of invoice discrepancies. Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory requirements related to procurement, inventory, and safety. Conduct regular inventory audits (quarterly and biannually), analyze results, and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy. Champion operational excellence, identifying cost-saving opportunities and leading initiatives to improve system reliability, storeroom organization, and procurement performance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, purchasing, business management or applicable degree plus experience. 3+ years of proven experience in a maintenance or supply chain management role within a dairy or food manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising technical support staff. Expertise in CMMS platforms and/or Microsoft Suite. In-depth knowledge of dairy processing equipment and production parts. Ability to interpret technical manuals, part diagrams, and supplier specifications. Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. Understanding of basic accounting and procurement processes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in a food-grade environment. Self-starter with high integrity and a continuous improvement mindset. Physical Requirements: · Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter. · Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties. · Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks. · Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed. · Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodations. · Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately. · Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm Compensation: At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Non-Discrimination Policy: The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)). General Statement: All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization. Disclaimer: o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion. o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Responsibilities

The CMMS Manager oversees maintenance planning, inventory control, and procurement processes to ensure efficient operation of production assets. This role manages the CMMS and directs a team responsible for sourcing, stocking, and tracking parts and supplies.