Maintenance Manager
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- At least three years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, including experience directing industrial maintenance technicians.
- Comprehensive knowledge of plant equipment and the safety regulations, practices, and procedures applicable to work centers.
- Ability to work at elevated heights.
- Ability to provide own hand tools for use when needed.
- Strong technical aptitude and experience with different computer systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ability to follow Continuous Improvement processes, Lean Maintenance, and all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and to report and follow through on deficiencies.
- Understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Ability to manage a maintenance department operating budget.
- Project management planning and oversight.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
- Ability to work weekends as needed.
- Lead six Maintenance Technicians and collaborate with production.
- Plan and manage the daily activities of the maintenance department, including predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance of processing equipment, buildings, and grounds.
- Manage day-to-day maintenance and reliability of plant manufacturing systems.
- Coordinate functions, assignments, and projects of maintenance staff while supporting maintenance team development.
- Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Guide troubleshooting and determine methods to minimize downtime and maximize asset utilization.
- Confirm completion of root cause and failure analyses for critical plant equipment.
- Manage development and prioritization of facility capital plans and priorities in collaboration with the Plant Manager and engineers.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies, including OSHA and EPA programs.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation on programs and equipment.
- Assist technicians when needed.
- Follow maintenance planning and scheduling practices.
- Lead others through organizational and operational change.
- Manage the maintenance department operating budget.
- Provide project management planning and oversight.
- Knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive and predictive maintenance, inventory, and scheduling software.
- Strong programmable logic controller and electrical knowledge.
- Knowledge of E1 Catalyst and Ariba.
About the company
Land O'Lakes is a member-owned agricultural cooperative focused on dairy, with three segments: Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, and Crop Inputs. Dairy Foods markets butter and cheese under the Land O'Lakes brand; Animal Nutrition (Purina) provides livestock feeds; Crop Inputs (WinField United) offers seeds, crop protection, and agronomic insights. As a cooperative, farmer-owners share profits, aligning producer interests with product availability. The company links input supplies, animal feed, and consumer dairy products to support farming and food production.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Founded
1921
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What believers are saying
- July 2026 Tulare investment targets protein-rich ingredients as demand shifts toward high-protein foods.
- August 2026 snack cheese cubes and Deli American expansion widen retail shelf presence nationwide.
- Microsoft partnership and Azure migration accelerate AI tools, training, and agronomist productivity gains.
What critics are saying
- Truterra layoffs in 2025 exposed dependence on federal incentives and sustainability funding.
- Oz hallucinations can poison agronomist trust and stall rollout across the retail network.
- Private-label dairy and feed competitors squeeze margins; weak execution in Tulare hurts farmer returns.
What makes Land O'Lakes unique
- Farmer-owned cooperative structure aligns product strategy with member profitability, not outside shareholders.
- Tulare, California, expansion adds ultra-filtered milk capabilities, deepening Land O'Lakes dairy protein leadership.
- WinField United's Microsoft-backed Oz taps 20 years of agronomy data for retailer workflows.
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Land O'Lakes brings modern images of rural America to times square and cities nationwide. PRNewswire 7-Oct-2026 2:00 PM Out-of-home activation with Clear Channel Outdoor and newly created content from Getty Images aim to increase authentic representation of rural communities across America ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Land O'Lakes, Inc. today announced a new campaign with Getty Images and Clear Channel Outdoor that is bringing authentic images of modern rural America to some of the country's most visible advertising spaces, beginning with a high-profile activation in New York City during Advertising Week New York (Oct. 5-8) and continuing with a nationwide effort in recognition of National Farmer's Day (Oct. 12). The campaign features imagery from Repicturing Rural, Land O'Lakes' ongoing collaboration with Getty Images via the Modern Rural Collective (MRC), and includes new content captured that companies are developing with additional themes surrounding rural identity. It's powered by audience insights from Getty Images' VisualGPS platform and a bespoke content collection created through Getty Images' Custom Content team, combining data-driven audience understanding with purpose-built visual storytelling. Research continues to show a gap between perception and reality when it comes to rural America. VisualGPS Insights found that nearly two-thirds of Americans living in rural communities feel advertisers do not understand them, while only 5% of popular U.S. visuals are set in rural locations. In response, Getty Images and Land O'Lakes partnered to create imagery that more authentically reflects contemporary rural life. Demand for that content is growing, with searches for rural America imagery increasing 22% in 2024 and continuing to rise.
Land O'Lakes launches new ad campaign. October 7, 2026 Land O'Lakes Inc. announced a new campaign with Getty Images and Clear Channel Outdoor that is bringing authentic images of modern rural America to some of the country's most visible advertising spaces, beginning with a high-profile activation in New York City during Advertising Week New York (Oct. 5-8) and continuing with a nationwide effort in recognition of National Farmer's Day (Oct. 12). The campaign features imagery from Repicturing Rural, Land O'Lakes' ongoing collaboration with Getty Images via the Modern Rural Collective (MRC), and includes new content captured that companies are developing with additional themes surrounding rural identity. It's powered by audience insights from Getty Images' VisualGPS platform and a bespoke content collection created through Getty Images' Custom Content team, combining data-driven audience understanding with purpose-built visual storytelling. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In
Land O'Lakes expands Tulare facility to meet growing demand for dairy protein. Land O'Lakes is making a significant investment in California's dairy industry with plans to expand its Tulare processing facility, a move designed to support dairy farmers while capitalizing on growing consumer demand for high-protein dairy products. The announcement was the focus of today's episode of the AgNet News Hour, featuring Heather Anfang, Executive Vice President and President of Dairy Foods at Land O'Lakes. Anfang said the cooperative is investing in new processing capabilities that will allow the Tulare plant to begin producing ultra-filtered milk ingredients, marking the first phase of a broader expansion into dairy proteins. "We're making an investment in our Tulare facility that will move us into the dairy proteins space," Anfang said. "This first phase is going to get us into ultra-filtered milk as an ingredient, creating a terrific growth opportunity for our farmers." The Tulare facility is already the largest manufacturing plant in the Land O'Lakes network. Because existing infrastructure is already in place, the company expects construction to move quickly, with the first phase targeted to be operational during the first quarter of next year. Anfang said the investment comes as consumer demand for dairy products continues to strengthen. She pointed to renewed interest in protein-rich foods, favorable dietary guidance, and increasing demand for butter, cheese and dairy ingredients as key drivers behind the expansion. "Dairy is in the spotlight," Anfang said. "Consumers are really interested in dairy, they're understanding how terrific dairy is as part of their diet, and we're seeing tremendous demand." While much of Land O'Lakes' retail butter and cheese business serves the domestic market, the company's ingredients division has a significant international presence. Anfang noted that roughly half of the cooperative's milk powder production is exported, creating additional opportunities for member dairy farmers. The cooperative currently represents approximately 1,100 dairy farmer members across the United States. Anfang said the new processing capacity will help support future growth from those producers, including California dairy operations that continue investing in expansion. The conversation also touched on California's regulatory environment. Anfang acknowledged the challenges manufacturers and dairy producers face operating in the state but reaffirmed Land O'Lakes' commitment to California and its farmer-members. "We are very committed to California," she said. "We want to continue to grow our processing capacity out there and support our farmers." Looking ahead, Anfang said automation, new dairy ingredients and continued investment in processing facilities will help position both Land O'Lakes and its member farmers for long-term success as consumer demand for dairy products continues to evolve. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes... Sponsored Content
Ag Valley Co-op and Land O'Lakes Foundation award $12,000 to local food pantries. In Ag Valley's commitment to support the communities within its trade territory it has, with the help of the Land O' Lakes Foundation, donated $12,000 to local food pantries in rural communities. Ag Valley Co-op, in partnership with the Land O'Lakes Foundation, has awarded a total of $12,000 to three local food pantries, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening rural communities and helping address food insecurity. The Arapahoe Food Pantry, Frontier County Food Pantry, and Oxford Food Pantry each received a $4,000 donation to support their efforts in providing food assistance to individuals and families throughout the communities they serve. As food costs continue to rise and demand for assistance increases, local food pantries play a vital role in ensuring families have access to nutritious meals. Through this partnership with the Land O'Lakes Foundation, Ag Valley is proud to invest in organizations that provide essential resources and support to neighbors across its trade area. "Supporting the communities where our member owners, customers, and employees live and work is a responsibility we take seriously," said Jeff Krejdl, CEO of Ag Valley Co-op. Each of the food pantries plans to use the funds to support its local community in ways that best meet its needs. Planned uses include purchasing food and other essential supplies, helping replenish pantry inventories, and ensuring families facing food insecurity have access to nutritious meals throughout the year. Ag Valley believes strong communities are built through collaboration and local partnerships. By working alongside organizations like the Land O'Lakes Foundation, the cooperative continues its mission of supporting the people and communities that help agriculture thrive.
Corteva announces board of directors for future crop protection company. | Published on: Jun 30, 2026 Nayaki Nayyar, chief executive officer, Siteimprove A/S *Christopher Policinski, retired president and chief executive officer, Land O'Lakes, Inc. *Patrick Ward, retired chief financial officer, Cummins Inc. New Corteva will be innovation-driven in both its product portfolio and its operating model, leveraging its technological leadership to deliver for farmers while also running an asset-light, efficient business. The company intends to make targeted investments to support growth and leverage its first-mover advantage in nature-inspired technologies to pursue opportunities promising attractive returns in markets that reward differentiation. About Corteva Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.