Maintenance Supervisor

Benchwood Foods; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the repair and maintenance of plant equipment. The role requires strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within the food industry. Candidates should be knowledgeable about various systems including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, and have the ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
• Prior experience in food or meat industry maintenance.
• 2-4 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and repair damaged and non-functional equipment.
• Delegate assignments and instruct maintenance technicians.
• Implement solutions for problems as they arise.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Tools

PLC

Welding

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor will assess all damaged and non-functional equipment and make decisions regarding the corrective action needed to repair and fix said equipment. Responsibilities include delegating assignments and instructing maintenance technicians.

• Experienced with plant equipment, including flat freezers, refrigeration systems and electrical systems
• Strong problem solving skills, ability to swiftly implement solutions as problems arise
• Ability to repair all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission components of all manufacturing equipment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Responsible, organized, and self-motivated

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing setting
• Prior maintenance experience in the food or meat industry
• 2- 4 years in a supervisory capacity
• Experienced in plumbing, 480v electrical, welding, refrigeration, hydraulic and pneumatic controls
• Experience with PLC’s and welding, a plus
• HACCP, Lock out/ Tag out, GMP, Safety, and Sanitation training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel