Maintenance Supervisor

Grande Cheese Company; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Brownsville, WI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to drive TPM-driven maintenance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will lead daily maintenance activities, coordinate technician workflows, and champion continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.

The role collaborates with production, quality, and engineering teams, leveraging TPM and Jidoka principles.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• 6+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with minimum 1 year in leadership or senior technician role.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, including PLCs, robotics, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate a maintenance team.
• Commitment to TPM, JIT, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to be on the production floor 60% of time with 40% administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities and TPM initiatives.
• Coordinate technician workflows and ensure equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Manage CMMS data for predictive maintenance.
• Ensure safety and compliance standards across the facility.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to align maintenance with operational goals.
• Support JIT production and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Schematic reading

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Control systems

Electrical/mechanical test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will drive operational excellence by leading daily maintenance activities and championing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment at the Brownsville Facility. This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating technician workflows, troubleshooting mechanical and automated systems, and ensuring equipment reliability to support Just-In-Time (JIT) production. Through lean maintenance practices and root cause analysis, you will reduce downtime, optimize productivity, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

In addition, you will serve as a key collaborator across production, quality, and engineering teams, aligning maintenance efforts with broader operational goals. By leveraging TPM, Jidoka (automation with a human touch) and Standardized Work, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage CMMS data for predictive maintenance, and ensure critical spare parts availability. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving, enabling a stable and high-performing production environment.

Hours & Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 3:00PM-11:00PM, with the ability to adjust hours as needed to support business operations.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications and/or equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or senior technician capacity.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, including experience with PLCs, robotics, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide maintenance team members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing issues and implementing solutions.
• Team player with a commitment to Respect for People and continuous improvement.
• Ability / willingness to be on production floor 60% of the time with 40% of time performing administrative duties.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with TPM, TPS, or lean manufacturing practices is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery.

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