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Sr. Maintenance Manager

Agropur · Wisconsin Luxemburg, WI · $124,200–$155,300 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a maintenance department you led. How did you set goals and measure whether you met them?

What they are checking: Whether they run maintenance strategically with clear KPIs like uptime, MTBF and planned versus reactive work.

Tell me about a time a key piece of equipment failed and cost the plant real production. What did you change afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they learn from major failures and put systems in place to prevent repeats.

How do you develop and keep skilled maintenance technicians in a tight labor market?

What they are checking: Their approach to training, career paths and retention for hard-to-hire trades.

How do you spend your time on a typical week as a maintenance leader?

What they are checking: Whether they lead strategically or get pulled into firefighting every day.

What would you do

How do you work with Engineering on major plant projects so maintenance is not left with equipment it cannot support?

What they are checking: Whether they get involved early in projects to influence spares, training and maintainability.

About the work

How would you move a plant from mostly reactive maintenance to planned and predictive maintenance?

What they are checking: A realistic roadmap using CMMS, PM optimization and condition monitoring, not just buzzwords.

What is your experience with automation and controls, like PLCs and SCADA, in a processing plant?

What they are checking: Their ability to lead automation support, which the posting places under this role.

How do you build a maintenance budget, and how do you defend it to plant leadership?

What they are checking: Financial discipline and the ability to tie spending to reliability and risk.

How do you manage utilities like refrigeration, boilers and compressed air in a dairy plant?

What they are checking: Familiarity with critical utility systems where failure can shut down the whole facility.

What safety programs do you hold your maintenance team to, and how do you enforce them?

What they are checking: Commitment to LOTO, confined space and contractor safety, which maintenance leaders own.

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The full job description

As published by Agropur.

Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance. Context to maximize your impact: • Salary range 007: $124,200 - $155,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.) • Monday - Friday (flexible for business needs) • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance • 401(k) with 7% company contributions • 3 weeks Paid Time Off • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays • Paid parental leave • Advancement Opportunities We are looking for a Sr. Maintenance Manager in Luxemburg, WI . The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities and support of facilities, utilities, and equipment, including automation, and working in collaboration with Engineering on major plant projects. This position is responsible for setting the overall goals, strategies, and objectives for the Maintenance departments and team. This position facilitates all current and future maintenance and automation activities to ensure uninterrupted operations, while motivating and developing the managers, support leaders, maintenance mechanics and automation technicians. The Senior Maintenance Manager will also ensure the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, at the most economical cost or method, while maximizing production quantity and quality and supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the organization. Where you will drive value: • Oversee all maintenance functions within the manufacturing environment including process and automation improvements. • Drive projects with the support of Engineering. • Initiate, implement and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. • Analyze processes and systems, recommend improvements, and implement changes to improve efficiency and performance. • Troubleshoot problem areas, recommend solution options, and implement changes to improve performance. • Manage, support, and mentor teams (maintenance, automation, projects, etc.) to effectively drive and document change. • In collaboration with the Maintenace Management team, provide support and mentor team of building/facilities/utilities mechanics who are responsible for boilers, chillers, compressed air, steam, softeners, electrical, natural gas, etc. • In collaboration with the Automation Management team, provide technical guidance, training and direction for plant-based automation personnel. • Work in collaboration to support the Wastewater Treatment plant facility. • Oversee Process Safety Management functions. • Prepare technical specifications, project work descriptions, bid documents, and reports. • Operate the utilities systems at the most efficient manner through automation and equipment design. • Direct and monitor the purchasing, use and inventory of spare and critical parts, maintenance supplies and equipment, working in adherence with Global Sourcing polices, under the guidance of the Plant Manager (as applicable), at the most cost-effective means and within budget. • Oversee the maintenance and repair of shop equipment. • Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment. • Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related issues. • Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. • Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department. • Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime; resolve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement. • Identify and prioritize opportunities and implement solutions to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings, equipment, and operations. • Initiate and carry out projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. • Maintain adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures, through communications, training and coaching, to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention. • Efficiency focus on electricity and natural gas use. • Monitor and secure rebates. • Coordinate activities with Plant Operations Departments. • Collaborate with other Department Managers to work together on problem solving and resolution. What will enable you to have an impact: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. Other engineering disciplines or education may be considered. • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. • Minimum ten (10) years facility/maintenance experience in food production environment required. • Minimum five (5) years of experience in a managerial role required. • Minimum five (5) years of food processing experience required. • In-depth knowledge of the dairy plant, maintenance required. • Strong experience with plant automation required. A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact. #CH-1 Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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