Maintenance Supervisor

Post Holdings, Inc.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a union maintenance team on a 3rd shift and drive reliability across critical equipment. You will coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and work with Operations to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and strong leadership skills to guide a high-impact maintenance program at the Battle Creek plant.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Manufacturing maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with root cause analysis and reliability programs.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a skilled maintenance team in a union manufacturing environment.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause investigations.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve plant performance.
• Manage maintenance schedules, priorities, and resources.
• Lead equipment upgrades and capital project installations.
• Coach employees, provide feedback, and drive accountability.
• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance leadership

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics/blueprints

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, and Grape-Nuts™ cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and participating in several volunteer events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a skilled maintenance team in a union manufacturing environment


• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards


• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities


• Support equipment reliability and minimize downtime


• Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause investigations


• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve plant performance


• Manage maintenance schedules, priorities, and resources


• Lead equipment upgrades and capital project installations


• Coach employees, provide feedback, and drive accountability


• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills


• Manufacturing maintenance leadership experience


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities


• Experience with root cause analysis and reliability programs


• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals


• Strong communication and team leadership skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Engineering or a related technical field


• If you have a BS/BA, you must have:
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  
  
  
  


• If you do not have a BS/BA, you must have:
  
  
  
  • 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  
  
  
  


• Experience in a union manufacturing environment


• Experience with CMMS systems, including JD Edwards


• Project management or capital project experience

Why Join Post Consumer Brands?

• Lead a skilled team and make a direct impact on plant performance


• Drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability


• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and technology


• Build your leadership skills and grow your career


• Be part of a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and results

Schedule & Location:

• 3rd Shift (9:30pm-6am)


• Battle Creek, MI