Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd Shift

About Us: 

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step at Superior Dairy. Michigan Milk Producers Association’s family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed at Superior Dairy, MMPA’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922, Superior Dairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Superior Dairy is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for 2nd and 3rd shift. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct maintenance workforce on a day-to-day basis
• Maintenance Supervisor provides direction, oversees all assignments allocated to the maintenance technicians
• Review planning and scheduling with the maintenance manager
• Audits and ensures the quality of work performed by the maintenance technicians
• Effectively conveys and schedules maintenance activities with operations
• Able to evaluate the qualifications of the maintenance technicians and recommend training/development as needed
• Replace and maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies
• Diligent in identifying corrective actions for technicians
• Maintenance Supervisor manages technician’s schedules and timecards 
• Supervise the preventative maintenance program on various pieces of manufacturing equipment
• Minimize equipment downtime through corrective and preventative maintenance
• Capability to lead and assist with capital improvement projects throughout the facility
• Oversee installation and electrical set-up of new or moved machinery
• Supervise and/or assist with mechanical repairs throughout the facility and on machines.

 What We’re Looking For:

• Analysis of equipment problems, identify root causes of equipment problems, project management skills, technical reading, supervision skills
• The ability to lead and direct continuous improvement concepts 
• Clear written and verbal communications,
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, charts)
• Knowledge/Experience with of PLCs, digital and analog sensors
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills and can work as a collaborator
• Experience with servo motors, encoders, pumps, gearboxes, steam, and ammonia 

Education/Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Blow molding experience is also a plus
• Ammonia and boiler systems experience is a plus
• Union experience is a plus
• Food facility experience is a plus

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.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process. 

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer. 

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