Maintenance Supervisor

GEA Group • Galesville, WI

5d • $115,000 - $118,000

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Working at GEA Group has significant benefits: • Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day • Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore • Invest in your future – Up to 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster • Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset • Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits • Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance • Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses Responsibilities / Tasks We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor who possesses a strong background in Lean Six Sigma and Op Excellence who will be a catalyst for Change Management. This individual will have a proven record of defining, conceptualizing and implementing lean projects across a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or trade certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field required, four-year degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, 3 years of lean and change management experience and at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience using CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, machine manuals, and electrical schematics.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred: forklift certification a plus.
• Certifications and training in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and identify inefficiencies in manufacturing processes, deploying Lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Establish Maintenance KPIs (Schedule Compliance, PMP, OEE MTTR and MTBF or others).
• Utilize the CMMS for all Maintenance Department tracking and reporting, analyzing data to identify trends, root causes of issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and external vendors for all for repairs, upgrades, production floor layouts and capital improvement projects.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of maintenance technicians across CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, warehouse, and office areas.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of CNC machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, forklifts, conveyors, HVAC, and other mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ensure all maintenance employees are trained and all work is performed safely and in compliance with both OSHA and company safety policies.
• Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and critical spare parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in analyzing and identify inefficiencies in manufacturing processes, deploying Lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Train and support maintenance staff, including fostering a change management culture, consisting of formal and informal training and development in both the technical and behavioral realm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Up to 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree