Maintenance Supervisor - Dairy Plant Operations Lead

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a maintenance supervisor to oversee plant systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex equipment including PLCs and ammonia refrigeration components.

The role requires electro-mechanical experience, reading schematics, strong communication, and a proactive approach to safety and team leadership. Candidates should be able to train others and ensure regulatory compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, pneumatics, PLC controllers, and process instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with safety-conscious work habits.
• Ability to train others and supervise a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of operation and maintenance of plant systems and equipment.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance across process equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC devices.
• Address plumbing and building maintenance as needed.
• Train team members and monitor performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Pneumatics

PLC controllers

Process instrumentation

Schematics reading

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related technical field

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a maintenance supervisor to oversee plant systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex equipment including PLCs and ammonia refrigeration components.

The role requires electro-mechanical experience, reading schematics, strong communication, and a proactive approach to safety and team leadership. Candidates should be able to train others and ensure regulatory compliance across shifts.