Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Land O'Lakes•Kiel, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for leading and developing high-performance work teams focused on the installation, operation, and repair of production machinery. This role also involves managing quality performance, cost parameters, and customer service for internal customers, and leading teams on 2nd and 3rd shifts. The supervisor will oversee production processes, the installation of new equipment, and the repair of mechanical equipment including boilers, air compressors, refrigeration, wastewater treatment, process equipment, and controls. They will work cross-functionally to improve organizational processes, supervise daily operations to ensure a smooth workflow, and estimate personnel needs to meet deadlines. The role includes handling difficult inquiries, training and developing staff, approving overtime, taking disciplinary actions, and resolving issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technical discipline plus 2 years of technical production / operations experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of military operations and leadership experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility OR High School Diploma and 7 plus years of technical production / operations or technical maintenance experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience in Food Manufacturing or Industrial Maintenance Operations
Supervisory, communication, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Computer and PLC skills.
Experience in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical / Analytical Competence – Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
Skilled in applying broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the area of specialization.
Ensures accountability, Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Drives engagement, Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Manages ambiguity, Operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
Collaborates, Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Responsibilities

Assists and directs the implementation of design modifications, repair of production equipment, mechanical safety installations and maintenance of other mechanical devices within the plant.
Oversees production processes, installation of new equipment and repair of mechanically functioning equipment, including boilers, air compressors, refrigeration, wastewater treatment, process equipment and controls.
Works cross-functionally to improve processes within the organization.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of a group of employees to assure a smooth workflow.
Assigns, monitors, and reviews the progress and accuracy of assigned work.
Estimates personnel needs and ensures adequate staffing to meet pre-established completion dates.
Handles unusual or difficult inquiries / situations through direct personal action or refers to the appropriate individual.
Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, schedules and approves overtime, takes disciplinary actions, as necessary; addresses complaints and resolves issues.
Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff.