Maintenance Supervisor - Nights

Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world‑class manufacturer of chocolate and innovative coatings. We have recently been awarded the Top Workplaces Award by the WI State Journal – No. 2 Large Employer and the Benefits Award. CQC has been growing double digits annually because of our flexibility, commitment, respect and integrity, and we are looking for quality individuals to join our team.

Working for a family‑owned company provides you with the opportunity to wear many different “hats,” make a difference every day, and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of Choice in Southern Wisconsin and offering our employees a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits.

We are currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor in our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Watertown, WI, conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. This would be a salaried position, working Monday‑Friday, 8 hour night shifts, and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Direct, coordinate, and perform activities of maintenance department employees through initiatives including installation, repair, and maintenance of machines, tools, equipment, and buildings. This position will be heavily involved on the production floor, including the plant control system.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays, LASIK reimbursement, Adults orthodontics)
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Match – up to 5%
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness:
  Free fruit, insurance discounts, gym and run/walk/bike event reimbursement, free wellness checks
• Scholarships – Employee, spouse, and children
• Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Onsite Fitness Facility
• Annual Bonus Potential – 5%+
• Free chocolate and coating!

• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws for all direct reports
• Plan, assign and direct work, coach, appraise performance, train, address complaints, and resolve problems
• Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in problem solving and leading failure analysis
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance as needed
• Actively participate in the development and execution of CQC Maintenance Excellence
• Maintain appropriate shift crew levels to meet staffing requirements
• Coordinate and approve all daily overtime and support payroll activities
• Implement training processes for the technical development of mechanics including job and equipment specific certification as well as cross‑training
• Ensure that mechanics have the tools, information and direction to get the manufacturing lines started on time while achieving optimal performance throughout the production shifts
• Conduct orientation and evaluation of new mechanics
• Promote a safe work environment through accident prevention, reporting and investigation
• Develop and promote team concept
• Enforce GMP’s and Food Safety Standards
• Complete paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain communication with manager, peers, and support areas across multiple shifts to ensure equipment specific problems and needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner
• Lead team meetings and safety meetings
• Coordinate activities and follow up across multiple shifts
• Active involvement in Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
• Promote service‑oriented group philosophy
• Manage and track monthly spend to ensure compliance to budget
• Perform failure analysis
• Expand and enhance preventative maintenance and information systems
• Concentrate on critical start up areas, on time starts and effective changeovers
• Ensure proper shift hand‑offs between crews are executed and plans are in place for follow‑ups
• Involvement with new capital projects
• Maintain regular attendance at work

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Maintenance or other technical field
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• 4‑year degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience and education in electrical and controls preferred
• Experience with maintenance management systems such as Preventive Maintenance and Inventory Control
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) packages and AutoCAD preferred
• Experience with TPM, Autonomous Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance preferred

• Technical aptitude
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Adaptability and flexibility are essential
• Customer focused
• Good team building and leadership skills are recommended
• Good decision making ability
• Project management skills