Maintenance Supervisor

Ocean Spray; Kenosha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining plant equipment and systems in a cost-effective way. You will direct daily activities, ensure preventive and corrective maintenance, and support budget planning to maximize production time.

Qualifications include a BS/BA in engineering and 3+ years in a supervisory manufacturing role, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or related major or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
• Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Good facilitation/training skills

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and facilitate the daily activities of a maintenance team to ensure completion of preventative and corrective maintenance safely, timely and cost-efficiently
• Oversee maintenance and repair of plant equipment and systems to maximize production time
• Assist in maintenance budget development, monitor spending and report operating costs
• Collaborate with HR and plant management on staffing, training and employee relations
• Ensure environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance and food safety requirements are met
• Identify and recommend new equipment and production assets to support operations

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical & Electrical

Budget management

Communication skills

Manufacturing operations

Training/facilitation

Education

BS/BA in engineering

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Maintenance Supervisor! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for managing plant maintenance. You will ensure timely and productive maintenance of plant equipment and systems to maximize possible production time. You will direct maintenance and support staff by assigning work, monitoring maintenance progress, and inspecting repairs. Additionally, you will assist budget planning for maintenance and capital projects and promote plant FSQA initiatives.

A Day in the Life...

• This position will be Monday-Friday starting at 2:00 PM
• Direct, coordinate and facilitate the daily activities of a team of skilled employees to ensure the completion of maintenance--both preventative and corrective--in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner.
• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
• Ensure fixed assets are preserved.
• Initiate recommendations on purchases of new equipment and production assets.
• Assist in the development of maintenance budget, monitor plant spending, and report on operating costs within functional areas.
• Alert management of cost and labor over run, makes recommendations and implement solutions to problems related to same.
• Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Advise management team on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances and the like.
• Ensure direct reports are adhering to company policy and administering practices in fair and equitable manner.
• Work with Human Resources to hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively.
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Works in conjunction with EHS to ensure that environmental compliance activities and requirements are met.
• Influence all staff to report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate immediate corrective actions.

What We Are Looking For:

• BS/BA in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or related major or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
• Strong ability to influence, provide leadership, work in a team environment or independently
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Good facilitation/training skills

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike–we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower‑owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower‑owners. Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower‑owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand. Today, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good‑for‑you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.