What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor position at Dairy Farmers of America?
Description
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join our Green Bay team. This role is essential to leading our 3rd shift maintenance team and ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our production operators.
Schedule:
- 3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM
- Occasional weekend work as needed based on business and production needs
Why Join DFA?
- Competitive salary with a full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company match, and more
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Stable, growing organization
- A supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference
Summary:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor supervises the Maintenance Technicians. This position assigns work to maintenance staff, communicates updates to Maintenance Manager, routinely answers maintenance questions from other functional areas, and ensures all maintenance processes and procedures are followed.
Job Duties:
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Plan and supervise the preventative maintenance program
- Place requests for parts needed for PM and/or DM needs
- Close out Demand Maintenance (DM) work orders
- Ability to cover various shifts in the absence of maintenance technician
- Complete the daily maintenance schedule
- Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools
- Able to perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
- Read electrical schematics
- Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment
- Able to set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers
- Train production and other maintenance personnel
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates
- Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC
- Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls
- Ensure that all processes are followed
- Follow parts check out procedure
- Follow all GMP standards
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Associates Degree in Electromechanical Maintenance preferred
- Prior lead or supervisory experience in a maintenance environment
- Strong background in preventative maintenance systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency with Windows-based systems, including Microsoft Office and maintenance work order software
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely operate a forklift (certification may be required)
- Strong knowledge of motor control circuits, automated valves, and process controls
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to collaborate across teams
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, schematics, and work orders
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in standardized situations
- Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize work
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans