Senior Engineering Manager – Dairy Process & Plant Transformation
Compensation Target: $150,000–$195,000 Base + 10% Bonus

Leadership Style & Culture Fit
The adecuado candidate leads with a collaborative, team-first mindset. This role requires a leader who works alongside the team to identify challenges and drive corrective actions collectively, not from above. The strength of this organization lies in its people, and maintaining that foundation is a core responsibility of this position.
This is a servant leadership role. The right person leads by example, earns trust through action, and creates an environment where every team member feels supported and accountable. Micromanagement has no place here.
The culture is one where people genuinely care about one another. When challenges arise, the team comes together to solve them, and that spirit of collective ownership is something this leader must not only embrace but actively protect and strengthen.
If you thrive when your team thrives, and your instinct is to roll up your sleeves alongside the people you lead, you will fit right in here.





Must-Haves for Consideration:
• Experience with UHT systems and cultured dairy products
• Strong cultural fit and ability to collaborate effectively with the team
• Servant Leadership empowering, motivating, and coaching and holding the team accountable
• Demonstrated experience performing all key responsibilities outlined below

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Reports To: VP / General Manager

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly experienced dairy manufacturing engineering leader to serve as the technical authority for a yogurt, cultured dairy, and buttermilk manufacturing operation undergoing a major plant relocation and modernization effort.

The new facility has been purchased and is currently in the design phase. Construction, equipment relocation, and startup activities will begin shortly. This role will be responsible for ensuring the new facility is designed, programmed, commissione

📌 Senior Engineering Manager (Santa Fe)
🏢 Martins Investment Group
📍 Santa Fe