Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

The Masterson Company, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Masterson Foods in Milwaukee is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead union maintenance staff, plan and direct maintenance activities, and ensure equipment uptime, quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical engineering or related field, 4+ years in manufacturing maintenance, supervisory experience, and knowledge of PLCs, CAD, and CMMS. On-call and weekend rotation required; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, food/beverage/chemical preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules staff to meet production and maintenance priorities.
• Supervises maintenance personnel including training, coaching, and evaluation.
• Ensure safety and compliance with guidelines; promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct rounds to monitor facility, equipment, and grounds.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to cut costs and improve uptime.
• Manage parts storage and maintenance stores area.
• Be on call and work rotating weekends.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Supervisory experience

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

CMMS

PLC knowledge

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $97,000.00 Annually

Under the direction of maintenance management, this position assists in the supervision of union maintenance staff by planning, directing, coordinating activities to maintain and improve equipment ensuring employee safety and maximizing the plant’s up-time, product quality, and cost effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and schedules employees efficiently to meet operational requirements according to production schedule, preventative maintenance schedules and work order priorities.
• Provides overall supervisory support for maintenance personnel which includes training, coaching, counseling, performance evaluation and directing activities of the staff.
• Train, motivate and direct employees to adhere to safe work methods by maintaining compliance with safety guidelines, reporting safety issues, and recommending remedial action to ensure safety in the facility.
• Conduct rounds of interior and exterior of facility to monitor the maintenance team and assess functionality / condition of the grounds, facility, and equipment.
• Seeks continuous improvement by recommending equipment, facility, and method improvements to promote efficiency, services, and reduce costs.
• Responsible for orderly storage of parts and supplies within the shop and maintenance stores area.
• Must be available to be on call and work rotating weekends.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety, food safety, continuous improvement/efficiency improvement and adhering to policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical engineering or other technical degree program or equivalent experience. Should be able to demonstrate a combination of relevant coursework and hands‑on experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• At least 4 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance role. Food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1+ year(s) supervisory experience preferred.

Ideal candidate will have knowledge of Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC’s.

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with problem-solving skills.

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• General knowledge of OSHA Codes, GMP's and sanitary design. Basic knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Proficient in CAD, Microsoft Suite, knowledge of CMMS, experience with PLC driven components is desired.

This job description provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

Family-owned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Our family-owned company, through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.