Maintenance Supervisor (12hr Shift)

Join the Our Talent Network • West Seneca, NY

12h

About The Position

oin a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day. Working within the limits of authority, regulatory and company policies and procedures executes the continuous improvement plan of plant equipment utilization. Shift Break Down: We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for both 1st and 3rd Shift . Candidates must have availability for weekends and holidays . Training Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Duration: Approximately 2 months Post‑Training Schedule (Shift Assignment Based on Business Need): Move to 1st or 3rd Shift 12‑hour shifts : 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 3rd Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM 4‑3‑3‑4 rotation Weekends included

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must have experience with electro-mechanical, pneumatics, PLC controllers, and process instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must have strong problem solving skills
• Must be a self motivated individual
• Ability to work well with others and be a team member
• Must have safe work habits
• Ability to train others
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field is preferred and 5 years in-depth experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration and steam boiler systems, supplemented by formal education courses may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Demonstrated communication, technical skills and supervisor/management experience.
• Previous budget management responsibilities and control system experiences.
• This position requires the ability to demonstrate excellence in the following areas; ability to align performance for success, build successful teams, plan and organize, effective decision making, quality to orientation, manage conflict and strategic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of operation and maintenance of systems, includes primary and ancillary equipment.
• Manage preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance of process equipment throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC and computer-controlled devices.
• Troubleshoot minor plumbing, building repair, and maintenance.
• Train others on the team.
• Responsible for monitoring performance, efficiency of utility-related process equipment.
• Recognizing deviation from optimal and rectifying it.
• Responsible for managing maintenance department labor.
• Responsible/assure first-line compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies for environmental discharges.
• Command understanding of regulations.
• Responsible for maintenance employee job performance, including safety, orientation, training and discipline.
• Assure compliance with employee relation’s policies and programs.

Benefits

• Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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