Senior Supervisor, Maintenance (1st shift) - New Ulm, MN

Senior Supervisor, Maintenance
New Ulm, MN, US
On-Site

 

The Senior Supervisor, Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance team to ensure optimal equipment reliability, safety, and performance across the New Ulm TTH manufacturing site. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.  

 
Your key responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise maintenance technicians, set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and foster a culture of accountability and safety.
• Maintenance Execution: Oversee daily maintenance operations including troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades. Ensure timely response to breakdowns and minimize production disruptions
• Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to develop and execute maintenance schedules. Prioritize work orders and coordinate resources to meet operational needs
• Inventory & Procurement: Ensure availability of spare parts and supplies. Work with the Maintenance Parts Specialist to manage inventory and vendor relationships.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and performance metrics. Provide regular updates to site leadership

 

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

 

You bring

• Education:
  High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in maintenance supervision, planning or related field within a manufacturing environment. Experience with CMMS systems preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance software. Knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance best practices.

 

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary range is from $91,300-95k.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

 

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 

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