Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Saputo Inc. • Lena, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, this role involves the supervision of day-to-day maintenance functions and personnel, including scheduling labor, assigning tasks, and providing support through troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, training, and information sharing. The supervisor will actively participate in plant improvement initiatives, ensure all mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and structural repairs and improvements meet industry and Saputo standards. Key responsibilities include evaluating and developing maintenance personnel, coaching employees for continuous improvement, advising management on equipment issues and their impact on production, and ensuring all utilities (refrigeration, electrical, steam, compressed air systems) are in proper working order. The position requires troubleshooting machinery and process systems during breakdowns, coordinating downtime for maintenance, maintaining technical documentation (PLC ladder logic, blueprints, manuals, SOPs, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance, inventory control, and parts purchasing), monitoring maintenance costs, and ensuring a safe work environment. The supervisor will also assist the Maintenance Manager in achieving department goals. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is a leading producer of cheese and extended shelf-life/cultured dairy products, with a strong foodservice presence and a global workforce of over 19,400 employees across 59 manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the field of industrial automation
• Supervision experience
• Working knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs, HMI’s, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and packaging equipment
• Programming experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze mechanical/electrical/process control system functions, in order to determine the most efficient method of resolving malfunctions
• Ability to lead, coach and train the Maintenance team in order to develop the necessary technical skills and knowledge to support operations relative to equipment reliability
• Ability to evaluate production processes, in order to determine the most efficient method of accomplishing operational goals

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry experience
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley components, Bosch equipment
• MP2 and SAP helpful

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the day-to-day maintenance functions and personnel, including scheduling of labor to meet plant and equipment requirements, and assigning responsibilities and tasks.
• Provide support by troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, training, and sharing of information with other maintenance personnel.
• Actively participate with Operations in plant improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and structural repair and improvements are performed to industry and Saputo standards.
• Evaluate Maintenance personnel skills and abilities and establish a training program for development within the Department.
• Coach and develop maintenance employees to achieve continuous improvement in performance levels.
• Advise the Maintenance Manager, Plant Manager, Department Managers and Supervisors on equipment issues and their impact on production output.
• Ensure that all utilities (i.e. refrigeration, electrical, steam, compressed air systems, etc.) are in proper working order to support production.
• Troubleshoot machinery and process systems in the event of breakdowns.
• Coordinate with production supervision downtime windows for PM and repair work.
• Maintain current technical documentation relative to PLC’s, instrumentation and equipment (i.e. PLC ladder logic, blueprints, manuals, SOPs, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance, inventory control and parts purchasing).
• Maintain awareness and monitor costs relative to the maintenance operation.
• Monitor the work area to ensure a safe environment is maintained and all plant safety rules are followed.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in accomplishing department goals by promoting and driving the goals with all members of the department

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees