Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd 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. MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has five member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company.

Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra filtered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

Why working here:

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

Job Summary:

Direct the on-shift maintenance team to maximize the plant operations. This includes on-shift maintenance accountability for automation controls, receiving, processing, load outs, evaporation, drying, butter production, facilities, HVAC systems. This position focuses on managing the day-to-day activities of the on-shift maintenance team. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Maintenance Supervisor’s Responsibilities:

Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations on shift

Work closely with Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager to troubleshoot, improve and maintain the current operating facility

Lead on-shift maintenance team through difficult downtime events to include prioritizing critical downtime activities and managing all work orders through the shift

Inspect all machinery to ensure it is in a working standard

Assist in creating and implementing maintenance procedures

Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems

Assist with implementing and maintaining training for maintenance team to continue to grow. Training activities to include electrical and mechanical systems training and growth in control systems trouble shooting

Planning and managing all repair and installation activities

Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures

Manage and validate performance of a rigorous preventative maintenance program

Preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary

Responsible for maintaining spare parts usage and inventory for all on shift activities

Ability to manage contractors working in the facility

Maintenance Supervisor’s Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline (preferred)
Lead from the Front Mentality – Shop Floor management is a requirement

Must be competent with CMMS systems, Supervisory control systems, Controls Logic and other programs that are specific to work environment

Strong aptitude of automation, automation controls and control logic

A minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance

Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical systems, vacuum, and pressure systems

Technical experience with industrial refrigeration and boilers systems are recommended

Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands:

Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time Large facility which requires extensive walking

Repetitive Stairs:
Equipment extends to 10–12 stories and will require frequent trips during inspections and maintenance events

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.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities…