Superior Dairy is currently seeking a
2nd Shift Facility Maintenance Supervisor . In this role you will be overseeing all maintenance and repair activities, ensuring safety and high equipment uptime. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of skilled maintenance technicians, providing guidance and troubleshooting expertise for plant equipment and machines, which may include PLCs, VFDs, Servos, and HMIs. This hands-on position requires direct involvement in repairs and installations, as well as effective coordination with the maintenance workforce.
About Us:Superior Dairy, founded in 1922, is best known for producing high quality dairy products, including fluid milk products, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream and chip dip. Superior Dairy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). Together we run a multi-state dairy manufacturing and innovation campus with four facilities across the Great Lakes region.
Why you’ll love working here:Competitive salaryhealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployees feedback and suggestion forums
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct maintenance workforce on a day-to-day basisMaintenance Supervisor provides direction, oversees all assignments allocated to the maintenance techniciansReview planning and scheduling with the maintenance managerAudits and ensures the quality of work performed by the maintenance techniciansEffectively conveys and schedules maintenance activities with operationsAble to evaluate the qualifications of the maintenance technicians and recommend training/development as neededReplace and maintain inventory of spare parts and suppliesDiligent in identifying corrective actions for techniciansMaintenance Supervisor manages technician’s schedules and timecardsSupervise the preventative maintenance program on various pieces of manufacturing equipmentMinimize equipment downtime through corrective and preventative maintenanceCapability to lead and assist with capital improvement projects throughout the facilityOversee installation and electrical set-up of new or moved machinerySupervise and/or assist with mechanical repairs throughout the facility and on machines.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:Analysis of equipment problems, identify root causes of equipment problems, project management skills, technical reading, supervision skillsHave the ability to lead and direct continuous improvement conceptsClear written and verbal communications,Computer skills (Word, Excel, charts)Knowledge/Experience with of PLCs, digital and analog sensorsExperience troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systemsStrong written and oral communication skills and can work as a collaboratorExperience with servo motors, encoders, pumps, gearboxes, steam, and ammonia
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED from an accredited institutionMinimum 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experienceMinimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experienceBlow molding experience is also a plusAmmonia and boiler systems experience is a plusUnion experience is a plusFood facility experience is a plus
Join us in maintaining the highest standards in the dairy industry! Apply now and become part of our dynamic MMPA team!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.
MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.
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