Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd shift

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Cudahy (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a 3rd shift Maintenance Supervisor in Cudahy, WI to lead maintenance crews in a food plant. You will oversee preventive maintenance, reliability, and equipment uptime across critical systems, driving plant performance and safety.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills; ammonia refrigeration knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience leading training and mentoring of staff.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving for high-level process issues.
• Background in food manufacturing or similar industries preferred.
• Ammonia refrigeration background desired; strong electro-mechanical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of TPM, work orders, inventory and scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams in preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs.
• Train employees on methods and safety procedures.
• Oversee maintenance systems, processes, and documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance with Production for timely repairs.
• Develop maintenance systems, TPM, SOPs and safety practices.
• Provide long-term troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for maintenance performance.
• Provide regular status reports to maintenance management.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory.
• Foster positive employee experience through leadership and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Planning and scheduling

Bilingual (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Team training

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration

High pressure boiler

Mechanical & electrical systems

Instrumentation & PLCs

Maintenance software & scheduling

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – 3rd shift

Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin

Salary: $80-1000K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Maintenance Supervisor:

The 3rd shift Maintenance Supervisor will lead the maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You will oversee the maintenance of key processes and keep product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor:

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative 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.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness).
• Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Supervisor:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Able to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Food Manufacturing background or similar type industries.
• Ammonia Refrigeration background desired.
• Strong electro-mechanical skillset required.
• Strong root cause analysis background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual, preferred.