Maintenance Supervisor

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is excited to be opening a new cheese making facility in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, and we're looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance operations, support equipment reliability, and help build a high-performing maintenance team.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for executing preventive maintenance programs, supporting plant operations, and fostering a culture of ownership, safety, and accountability. You'll play a key role in ensuring our equipment, utilities, and systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably from day one.

• Lead maintenance operations for plant equipment, utilities, and facility systems
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, startup activities, and FAT/SAT processes
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability and uptime
• Manage the CMMS, including work orders, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset history, and performance tracking
• Oversee spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies
• Oversee contractors and specialized service providers, including electrical, refrigeration, boiler, and utility partners
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, and confined space requirements
• Support calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, controls, sensors, and process equipment
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment and reliability issues
• Manage plant utilities, including steam, water, refrigeration, compressed air, and wastewater systems
• Partner with Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support production goals
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians while fostering a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or industrial operations, including experience leading maintenance teams
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience implementing or managing CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs
• Knowledge of food-grade equipment standards and manufacturing environments
• Experience managing utilities and plant infrastructure systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and process control schematics
• Understanding of electrical codes, safety regulations, and maintenance best practices
• Experience leading contractors, capital projects, equipment installations, and plant startups
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience conducting root-cause analysis and driving lasting solutions
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the production floor and a commitment to doing things the right way

• Equipment and utilities fully operational and ready to support production
• Strong preventive maintenance and reliability systems embedded throughout the facility
• Downtime minimized through proactive maintenance and effective problem solving
• Safe, well-maintained equipment that supports operational excellence
• A maintenance team that takes ownership, responds with urgency, and delivers reliable results
• A facility built for long‑term performance, quality, and growth

The starting salary range for this position is between $70,000 to $80,000per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is known for award‑winning artisan cheeses, our iconic "World's Best" Mac…