2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor

Michigan Milk Producers Assoc • Ovid, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a dairy farmer-owned cooperative and dairy processor founded in 1916. MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin, maintaining a strong presence in the dairy industry through strategic business relationships and processing value-added dairy products. MMPA operates five member-owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. The products manufactured at MMPA’s plants encompass fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk. This role directs the on-shift maintenance team to maximize plant operations, focusing on automation controls, receiving, processing, load outs, evaporation, drying, butter production, facilities, and HVAC systems. The position is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the on-shift maintenance team and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualifications
• Lead from the Front Mentality – Shop Floor management is a requirement
• Must be competent with CMMS systems, Supervisory control systems, Controls Logic and other programs that are specific to work environment
• Strong aptitude of automation, automation controls and control logic
• A minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance
• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical systems, vacuum, and pressure systems
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• Technical experience with industrial refrigeration and boilers systems are recommended

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations on shift
• Work closely with Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager to troubleshoot, improve and maintain the current operating facility
• Lead on-shift maintenance team through difficult downtime events to include prioritizing critical downtime activities and managing all work orders through the shift
• Inspect all machinery to ensure it is in a working standard
• Assist in creating and implementing maintenance procedures
• Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems
• Assist with implementing and maintaining training for maintenance team to continue to grow. Training activities to include electrical and mechanical systems training and growth in control systems trouble shooting
• Planning and managing all repair and installation activities
• Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures
• Manage and validate performance of a rigorous preventative maintenance program
• Preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs
• Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary
• Responsible for maintaining spare parts usage and inventory for all on shift activities
• Ability to manage contractors working in the facility

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED