Posted 1w ago

Maintenance Supervisor (MN, New Ulm, West Point Dairy Products (New Ulm))

@ Grassland Dairy Products
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supervising maintenance, coordinating schedules, ensuring safety
Requirements Summary:Oversees maintenance team, schedules work, allocates resources, ensures safety and quality, guides technicians.
Technical Tools Mentioned:CMMS, PLC, Maintenance tools
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Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance and assigned tasks within their assigned area of responsibility. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for the efficient and effective use of all manpower and resources under their direct supervision. In order to fulfill these responsibilities, in the most effective manner, the Maintenance Supervisor is additionally responsible for developing his/her group into a well-trained maintenance team that performs precision maintenance. In addition, the Maintenance Supervisor provides the equipment-related expertise and technical guidance required to support the necessary activities.



 



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:




  • Manage, motivate, develop, and provide direct leadership to maintenance personnel

  • Works directly with the maintenance scheduler to ensure success with the tech’s schedules

  • Knows and effectively utilizes the skills and knowledge of each maintenance team member

  • Oversee proper allocation of maintenance resources to each task

  • Manage assignment of maintenance staff to tasks promptly, both at the beginning of shifts and throughout the day

  • Ensure complete understanding of each job’s details (what, how, why, where and when of each job) among maintenance staff, facilitating questions and clarification

  • Maintain communication on job progress, address delays promptly, and ensure continuous workflow in coordination with the maintenance manager

  • Monitor and reduce lost time between jobs, lunch breaks, and shift transitions

  • Ensuring the orderly conduct of maintenance team members with respect to company policy and work rules

  • Monitoring/overseeing of work to ensure quality and progress

  • Coordinates maintenance effort between shifts to achieve orderly personnel shift changes

  • Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices

  • Evaluate training needs to ensure that mechanics are properly equipped to perform their job duties

  • Review and document attendance records and provide input of the employee performance evaluations

  • Oversee adherence to preventative maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion

  • Provide effective communications throughout department and facilitate team meetings as needed

  • Creating, tracking, and verifying the completion of daily schedules assigned to maintenance technicians



 



Summary of Benefits: 




  • We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our team members, including:

  • Health & Dental Insurance - after 60 days of employment

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – With 5% company match after 6 months of employment

  • Vacation after 90 days of employment 

  • Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment

  • Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance after 90 days of employment

  • Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

  • Bi-Weekly Pay through Direct Deposit

  • Company-provided Group Term Life insurance coverage

  • Safety Footwear Reimbursement

  • Professional Growth – Opportunities for training, advancement, and career development



 



Compensation:



Compensation for this position is commensurate with education, experience, and relevant qualifications.



We value the skills and background each candidate brings and offer a competitive pay structure designed to recognize your expertise and contributions.