Maintenance Supervisor

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Plainview (MN); On-site; USD 41,066 - 52,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent low cost medical insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

Retirement plan with company match

Paid onsite and offsite training

Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. in Plainview, Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled team of mechanics and technicians. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving process improvements.

Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and technical expertise in equipment maintenance, along with a commitment to a safe and collaborative work environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years Vo-Tech Training in equipment maintenance and/or five years experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
• Prior welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Mechanics to ensure the completion of all tasks involved in prepack and day-to-day pack operations.
• Order parts for machines and keep an efficient and accurate inventory of all parts necessary for stock.
• Develop work schedules for maintenance team.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Technical expertise in equipment maintenance

Strong work ethic

Safety mindset

Education

Two years Vo-Tech Training in equipment maintenance

Five years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we’re committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work‑life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

At Lakeside Foods, we rely on our maintenance technician team to keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. As a maintenance supervisor, you will lead a team of skilled mechanics/technicians who perform a variety of tasks, from mechanical and fabrication updates to process improvement. You will also be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the facility and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for solving complex problems, we want to talk to you!

What You’ll Get

• Pay Range $29.81 - $38.37
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Excellent market‑leading low cost medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible schedules during the off‑season (November – May)
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities to become Certified Master Mechanic
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do

• Supervise a team of Mechanics to ensure the completion of all tasks involved in prepack and day‑to‑day pack operations.
• Order parts for machines and keep an efficient and accurate inventory of all parts necessary for stock.
• Keep an open line of communication with subordinates.
• Develop work schedules for maintenance team.
• Estimate time and materials for specific jobs while considering cost implications.
• Responsible for the operation, care and upkeep of all company owned tools and equipment that his/her department uses.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies, procedures and training requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Two years Vo‑Tech Training in equipment maintenance and/or five years experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Prior welding experience is a plus
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You’ll Work

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—“big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half‑hour from Plainview and offer year‑round activities and interpretive centers.

EEO Statement

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.