Maintenance Supervisor

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a third shift Maintenance Supervisor (Monday-Friday 10pm-7am) to provide leadership to ensure effective maintenance service for all plant production and processing equipment to meet production requirements.

Where You'll Work

This role will be based out of our 24/7 Lawton, Michigan manufacturing facility.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for maintenance of production and processing equipment, refrigeration, boiler room, waste plant, building maintenance, and seasonal preparation
• Demonstrates expertise with the maintenance requirement of plant processing, production and seasonal operations through a thorough and continuing evaluation of production, processing and seasonal requirements, techniques, procedures, facilities and equipment
• Maintains constant contact with production and processing supervision to obtain maximum machine uptime
• Train mechanics in the proper set-up, adjustment, and maintenance of production, processing and seasonal support equipment and supervise them to accomplish maintenance requirements
• Establishes daily objectives for crew and daily evaluates the extent to which these objectives are being met.
• Periodically reviews the performance of each maintenance person under supervision and conducts personal interviews to review and improve performance
• Additional duties & responsibilities as assigned

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery in a non-temperature regulated environment
• Strong troubleshooting skillsets with ability to find root cause and provide solutions
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to other maintenance supervisors, technicians, and operators
• Cross-functional demonstrated skills in Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, motion control, and mechanical systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing strongly preferred, Lean and Six Sigma a plus.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of four years related, applicable experience with Supervision of machine maintenance and repair in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.

At Welch's we value diversity, a passion for what you do, and a commitment to continuous learning. Even if you do not feel you meet every requirement listed, but this role aligns with your strengths and goals we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to something extraordinary.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity in hiring and building a dynamic, strong workforce. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Organization with a bold, clear purpose & vision for the future
• Inclusive Culture: Be a part of an inclusive workplace where you not only belong but also have the opportunity to be the best version of yourself
• Passionate Community: You are encouraged to have a voice, share your opinions, and have individual impact on the success of the business
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Available immediately for you to enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge