What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor - Nights position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor – Nights for our Mechanicsburg, PA retort plant, where we produce dairy-based coffee beverages. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can develop technicians, solve complex equipment issues, and drive results in safety, quality, and production performance.
Shift: 6:30 pm – 6:30 am (2/2/3 rotation)
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians to meet safety, quality, and cost goals
- Schedule work, prioritize tasks, and optimize staffing for 24/7 operations
- Train, coach, and develop team members to build strong technical capabilities
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive root cause solutions
- Partner closely with production to improve communication and efficiency
- Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and equipment improvements
Qualifications:
What you bring/Job requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, motor controls
- Experience with processing/packaging equipment and control systems (Allen-Bradley a plus)
- Experience with HTST/UHT heat treatment processes is a plus
- Leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong working relationships
- SAP experience preferred
Benefits:
- Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans