Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd Shift

About Us

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. Superior Dairy, a wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio, provides quality dairy products to customers in 44 states.

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer‑matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Maintenance Supervisor for 3rd shift

• Direct maintenance workforce on a day‑to‑day basis
• Provide direction and oversee assignments for maintenance technicians
• Review planning and scheduling with the maintenance manager
• Audit and ensure quality of work performed by technicians
• Effectively convey and schedule maintenance activities with operations
• Evaluate qualifications of technicians and recommend training/development as needed
• Replace and maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies
• Identify corrective actions for technicians
• Manage technicians’ schedules and timecards
• Supervise the preventive maintenance program on manufacturing equipment
• Minimize equipment downtime through corrective and preventive maintenance
• Lead and assist with capital improvement projects throughout the facility
• Oversee installation and electrical set‑up of new or moved machinery
• Assist with mechanical repairs throughout the facility and on machines

• Analysis of equipment problems, identification of root causes, and project management skills
• Technical reading and supervision skills
• Ability to lead and direct continuous improvement concepts
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, charts)
• Knowledge/experience with PLCs, digital and analog sensors
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems
• Experience with servo motors, encoders, pumps, gearboxes, steam, and ammonia

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3‑5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Blow molding experience (plus)
• Ammonia and boiler systems experience (plus)
• Union experience (plus)
• Food facility experience (plus)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.