Superior Dairy is currently seeking a 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 salary
health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
Employee wellness initiatives
Employees feedback and suggestion forums

JOB 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.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Analysis of equipment problems, identify root causes of equipment problems, project management skills, technical reading, supervision skills
Have 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

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.

Superior Dairy is an equal opportunity employer.

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

We are not interested in unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

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