What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Sugar Mountain?
Beecher's Handmade Cheese is excited to be opening a new cheesemaking facility in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, and we're looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to help launch our newest production facility.
With cheesemaking operations expected to begin between November 15 and December 15, you'll have the rare opportunity to join at the ground floor, help prepare the plant for startup, and be part of building something from the very beginning. If you're energized by creating systems, solving problems, and helping establish a culture of operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for executing preventive maintenance programs, supporting plant operations, and fostering a culture of ownership, safety, and accountability. You'll play a key role in ensuring our equipment, utilities, and systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably from day one.
What You'll Do
- Lead maintenance operations for plant equipment, utilities, and facility systems
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, startup activities, and FAT/SAT processes
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability and uptime
- Manage the CMMS, including work orders, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset history, and performance tracking
- Oversee spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies
- Oversee contractors and specialized service providers, including electrical, refrigeration, boiler, and utility partners
- Ensure compliance with safety programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, and confined space requirements
- Support calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, controls, sensors, and process equipment
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment and reliability issues
- Manage plant utilities, including steam, water, refrigeration, compressed air, and wastewater systems
- Partner with Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support production goals
- Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians while fostering a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- 2 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or industrial operations, including experience leading maintenance teams
- Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience implementing or managing CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs
- Knowledge of food-grade equipment standards and manufacturing environments
- Experience managing utilities and plant infrastructure systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and process control schematics
- Understanding of electrical codes, safety regulations, and maintenance best practices
- Experience leading contractors, capital projects, equipment installations, and plant startups
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience conducting root-cause analysis and driving lasting solutions
- Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the production floor and a commitment to doing things the right way
What Success Looks Like
- Equipment and utilities fully operational and ready to support production
- Strong preventive maintenance and reliability systems embedded throughout the facility
- Downtime minimized through proactive maintenance and effective problem solving
- Safe, well-maintained equipment that supports operational excellence
- A maintenance team that takes ownership, responds with urgency, and delivers reliable results
- A facility built for long-term performance, quality, and growth
Compensation & Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is between $70,000 to $80,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
About Us
Beecher's Handmade Cheese is known for award-winning artisan cheeses, our iconic "World's Best" Mac & Cheese, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As part of Sugar Mountain, a family-owned food company on a mission to Change the Way America Eats, we believe great food starts with great ingredients, exceptional people, and high standards. For nine consecutive years, we've been recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we're looking for people who want to help build something special.
Commitment to Our Communities
Sugar Mountain has created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit funded by a portion of sales from companies under the Sugar Mountain umbrella. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creates an environment where everyone belongs.
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