Maintenance Supervisor - 1st & 2nd Shift, Plant Reliability

Calqulate; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for 1st & 2nd shifts in Denison, IA. You will lead maintenance teams responsible for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of critical equipment across plant, facilities and utilities, ensuring smooth operations and maximizing production efficiency.

You will oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and documentation, develop KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring USDA compliance and a safe, productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Lead and coach less experienced staff or manage a process or project.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting for high-level process issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and high‑pressure boiler is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventive maintenance, as well as machine repairs.
• Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.
• Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).
• Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.
• Develop KPIs for tracking maintenance performance and provide regular status reports to management.
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations and keep accurate records of work and inventory.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership, development and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Safety procedures

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC & instrumentation

Scheduling software

Inventory management software

Job description

Calqulate is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for 1st & 2nd shifts in Denison, IA. You will lead maintenance teams responsible for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of critical equipment across plant, facilities and utilities, ensuring smooth operations and maximizing production efficiency.

You will oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and documentation, develop KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring USDA compliance and a safe, productive work environment.