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Manager, Maintenance Cost Optimization

DanoneLouisville, KYMay 27th, 2026
Experience and Education Requirement Experience working in maintenance, procurement and manufacturing environments Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, packaging science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred  10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or engineering roles within a CPG food and beverage environment Proven success in implementing programs across multi-site operations Expertise in TPM, IWS, Lean, and digital manufacturing tools   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Solid technical base refined with extensive corporate and plant experience  Dairy processing, batching and packaging lines TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing  Proficient in Excel, Power BI and SAP Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions Successfully skilled at dealing with divergent opinions within project teams and/or external resources Data-driven, results-oriented mindset with strong financial acumen related to maintenance cost and inventory optimization