Maintenance Supervisor (3rd shift)

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Traverse City, MI. The role leads and directs Maintenance Mechanics to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime, with daily supervision of up to 15 technicians.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, PLC knowledge, and a track record in managing maintenance programs in a manufacturing setting. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance/production equipment with supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, electro-mechanical systems, and industrial controls.
• Experience scheduling all work orders (PM, corrective, mechanical) and MSC systems at floor level.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventative maintenance tasks, daily work orders and small projects.
• Develop scope of work, estimate work time and labor cost, determine groups necessary to complete work, prepare material requisitions and monitor material delivery.
• Monitor progress of assigned work, document scope changes and provide periodic reports.
• Ensure maintenance tasks meet quality standards and are completed timely.
• Lead an agile, high-performing team; supervise up to 15 mechanics daily.
• Participate in team meetings and decisions within the unit.
• Drive continuous improvement and Total Productive Maintenance activities.
• Appoint a trained designee to cover for absences or vacancies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (3rd shift)

Maintenance Full Time Management Traverse City, MI, US

ABOUT SARA LEE:

Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

WORKING FOR SARA LEE:

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees and directs Maintenance Mechanics to ensure efficiency and reduced downtime.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventative maintenance tasks, daily work orders and small projects.
• Develop scope of work, estimate work time and labor cost, determine groups necessary to complete work, prepare material requisitions and monitor material delivery for requested projects, work orders and PM tasks.
• Monitor progress of assigned work, communicate problems, document scope of changes resulting from work done and provide periodic reports as requested.
• Assure mechanics’ work tasks are complete in a timely and efficient manner through acceptable quality work standards.
• Ability to build and lead an agile, high-performing team
• Daily supervision of up to 15 mechanics.
• Participate in team meetings and decisions within the work unit.
• Ensure continuous improvement, development, and continuation of plant maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Total Preventative Maintenance activities.
• A trained designee will be appointed by plant management to cover for absences or vacancies.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in the field of maintenance/production equipment including supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Blueprint reading of building and mechanical systems.
• Must have working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electro-mechanical systems; PLC programming techniques; advanced industrial controls; operator interface components; detection devices.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance control systems, including scheduling of all work orders (preventative, corrective and mechanical and mechanics).
• Ability to implement MSC systems at the floor level.
• Must have strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Able to work with cross functional departments within the organization.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment while performing job. (i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs, bump cap, hair net, steel toe rubber boots, autoclave gloves, goggles).
• May be required to work in hot (up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit) for intervals of 45 minutes.
• May be required to work in cold and/or wet environments of a minimum of 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to constantly stand, stoop, walk, bend, push or pull for duration of shift, which may last up to 12 hours.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May work in Production or Warehouse storage areas.
• May be required to climb ladders/stairs.
• Must have the visual acuity to perform possible pre-op duties and/or read paperwork and labels.

Night shift: 9pm-6am hours

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.