1st-Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Dairy Processing

Dairy Farmers of America; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth within the company

Service recognition and employee奖励

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Work with dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Cass-Clay Creamery facility in Fargo, ND. The role leads a team of maintenance technicians to keep dairy processing equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will implement preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with operations to improve reliability and performance in a fast-paced food production environment. First shift responsibilities and ongoing growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing (3–5 years).
• Supervisory or lead experience with maintenance technicians (2 years).
• Electrical experience with motor control circuitry up to 480V 3-phase; PLC troubleshooting helpful.
• Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration and plant equipment in dairy environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize and assign daily work to ensure efficient operations.
• Drive a preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain uptime.
• Partner with operations to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Ammonia refrigeration

Industrial equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Prioritization

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Cass-Clay Creamery facility in Fargo, ND. The role leads a team of maintenance technicians to keep dairy processing equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will implement preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with operations to improve reliability and performance in a fast-paced food production environment. First shift responsibilities and ongoing growth opportunities available.