Dairy Farmers of America

3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Green Bay, WI (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join our Green Bay team. This role is essential to leading our 3rd shift maintenance team and ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our production operators.

Schedule:

  • 3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM
  • Occasional weekend work as needed based on business and production needs

Why Join DFA?

  • Competitive salary with a full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company match, and more
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Stable, growing organization
  • A supportive team environment where your leadership makes a difference

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor supervises the Maintenance Technicians. This position assigns work to maintenance staff, communicates updates to Maintenance Manager, routinely answers maintenance questions from other functional areas, and ensures all maintenance processes and procedures are followed.

Job Duties:

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

  • Plan and supervise the preventative maintenance program
  • Place requests for parts needed for PM and/or DM needs
  • Close out Demand Maintenance (DM) work orders
  • Ability to cover various shifts in the absence of maintenance technician
  • Complete the daily maintenance schedule
  • Effectively use hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools
  • Able to perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
  • Read electrical schematics
  • Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical failure of operational equipment
  • Able to set up new equipment lines and equipment changeovers
  • Train production and other maintenance personnel
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete projects on due dates
  • Work on electrical systems up to 480 VAC
  • Strong knowledge in motor control circuits, automated valves and process controls
  • Ensure that all processes are followed
  • Follow parts check out procedure
  • Follow all GMP standards
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Associates Degree in Electromechanical Maintenance preferred
  • Prior lead or supervisory experience in a maintenance environment
  • Strong background in preventative maintenance systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficiency with Windows-based systems, including Microsoft Office and maintenance work order software

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely operate a forklift (certification may be required)

  • Strong knowledge of motor control circuits, automated valves, and process controls

  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to collaborate across teams

  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, schematics, and work orders

  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in standardized situations

  • Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize work

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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