Maintenance Supervisor

HiFyve•Hayward, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to provide hands-on leadership and direction to the maintenance team. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility and production equipment. The supervisor will establish maintenance priorities, assign work, coordinate projects, and effectively utilize maintenance personnel. Responsibilities include supervising the repair, maintenance, installation, and cleaning of production machinery and equipment, as well as overseeing general maintenance and improvement projects for the facility, building, and grounds. The role involves inspecting machinery and equipment for proper operation, reliability, and compliance, and ensuring critical facility systems like compressed air, refrigeration, and HVAC are maintained. Developing and improving preventative maintenance programs, monitoring task completion, and maintaining accurate documentation are key. The supervisor will also identify opportunities for equipment modifications and upgrades, order and maintain tools and supplies, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems. Additionally, this role involves leadership and team development, including staffing, interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, performance feedback, and conducting reviews. The supervisor will train team members on equipment, safety, and maintenance practices, develop team capabilities, and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Safety and compliance are paramount, requiring adherence to OSHA, food safety, and sanitation regulations, as well as proper safety procedures like LOTO and PPE usage. The role also supports accident investigations and promotes a strong culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
At least 1 year of lead or supervisory experience preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and facility maintenance experience
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial production equipment
Experience with facility utility systems such as compressed air, HVAC, and refrigeration systems preferred
Strong preventative maintenance and equipment reliability experience
Demonstrated leadership, employee development, coaching, and motivational skills
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management abilities
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance and operational challenges
Ability to work collaboratively with operations, production, leadership, vendors, and other departments
Strong commitment to safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Technical, vocational, or additional education in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred
Food manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with facility utility systems such as compressed air, HVAC, and refrigeration systems preferred

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership and direction to the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility and production equipment
Establish maintenance priorities, assign work, coordinate projects, and effectively utilize maintenance personnel
Supervise the repair, maintenance, installation, and cleaning of production machinery and equipment
Oversee general maintenance and improvement projects for the facility, building, and grounds
Inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation, reliability, and compliance with operational standards
Ensure critical facility systems are properly maintained and operating efficiently, including compressed air, refrigeration, HVAC, and other plant utility systems
Develop, implement, and improve preventative maintenance programs and procedures
Monitor the completion of preventative maintenance tasks and ensure accurate maintenance documentation is maintained
Identify opportunities for equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and production performance
Coordinate facility maintenance projects and support equipment improvement initiatives
Order and maintain necessary tools, equipment, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies
Troubleshoot and support repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems
Assist with complex maintenance issues and provide technical support to maintenance technicians as needed
Maintain appropriate maintenance staffing levels and participate in interviewing and hiring new team members
Provide hands-on coaching, training, performance feedback, and development opportunities for maintenance personnel
Conduct employee performance reviews and address attendance and performance concerns as necessary
Train maintenance team members on equipment, safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and proper maintenance practices
Develop team capabilities and encourage production personnel to participate in basic equipment care and preventative maintenance activities
Promote accountability, teamwork, initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance department
Lead by example and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and other applicable regulations
Ensure maintenance personnel follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), chemical handling, PPE, and all other required safety procedures
Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work environment
Support accident investigations and identify corrective and preventative actions to reduce future incidents
Promote a strong culture focused on employee safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence