Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Masterson Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Masterson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift to supervise union maintenance staff, plan and direct work, keep equipment running, ensure safety, and maximize plant uptime and product quality.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred); 4+ years in manufacturing maintenance and 1+ year supervisory experience; knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, CAD, and CMMS is desirable; on-call availability and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BS in Mechanical Engineering or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules maintenance staff to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Provides supervisory support including training, coaching, and evaluating staff.
• Enforces safety guidelines, reports issues, and implements corrective actions.
• Conducts rounds of facility and equipment to monitor condition and performance.
• Identifies opportunities for equipment and process improvements to reduce costs.
• Manages parts storage and maintenance stores; on-call and rotating weekends.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or technical degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD

CMMS

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1809

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 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:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical engineering or other technical degree program preferred. 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.

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change 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 applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.