Maintenance Supervisor

Sugar Mountain • Shullsburg, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 oversee daily maintenance operations, support equipment reliability, and help build a high-performing maintenance team. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• annual bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed