Senior Maintenance Manager

The Senior Manager of Processing Maintenance leads the maintenance strategy, people, and performance of Chobani’s processing operations at the Twin Falls plant - the world’s largest yogurt manufacturing facility. This role drives asset reliability, equipment optimization, and preventive maintenance excellence to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The successful candidate will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on coach, developing teams, systems, and processes that support Chobani’s mission of making better food for more people.

Responsibilities

· Lead a team of maintenance managers, supervisors, and technicians across multiple process areas. Coach, mentor, and build a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

· Own the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all processing assets (including fermentation, blending, CIP, and utilities support systems). Develop long-term strategies to increase uptime, extend asset life, and reduce unplanned downtime.

· Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to ensure that maintenance practices align with food safety, quality, and safety standards.

· Lead and support improvement initiatives using TPM, Lean, and root cause analysis methodologies. Measure and improve key metrics such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and PM compliance.

· Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital projects, and cost controls. Provide input on capital project design and implementation to ensure maintainability and reliability of new equipment.

· Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and food safety requirements. Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) data integrity, work order management, and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field required (or equivalent experience).

· 8+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in a large-scale food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

· 3+ years of experience leading maintenance or reliability teams.

· Proven experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.

· Strong understanding of automated process systems, PLCs, and industrial utilities (e.g., ammonia refrigeration, steam, air, water).

· Demonstrated success in leading large teams, driving engagement, and building a culture of accountability.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.

About Us 

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

  
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. 

For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

Compensation Range: $122,000.00 - $183,000.00, plus bonus.