Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Summary:

This role supports the Maintenance and Utilities Manager by leading, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance teams across the facility—including production, preprocessing, clean in place (CIP) equipment, facilities/utilities, and environmental programs. The position ensures safe, high-quality operations within established P&L and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

Maintenance Operations Leadership

· Oversee all utilities of maintenance operations and serve as a primary departmental point of contact.

· Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, GMP, and regulatory standards; promote accountability and disciplined execution of procedures

· Communicate effectively with management, co‑workers, and direct reports to coordinate activities and share information.

· Allocate personnel and schedule work based on plant priorities

· Ensure the implementation of best practices between lines such that all workshops benefit from lessons learned throughout the plant.

· Facilitate sharing and implementation of maintenance best practices within Nampa and across other company plants.

Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

· Oversee the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and partner with Technical Services for optimization. Plan, purchase, kit, and schedule PMs for the utility technicians.

· Use fact‑based root cause analysis to implement corrective actions and achieve performance and financial targets.

· Apply 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement principles to drive operational excellence

· Effective use of CMMS for data‑driven decision‑making and cost improvement.

Workshop & Repairable Management

· Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols, including OSHA and safety requirements.

· Manage repairable parts activities including test bench operations, inventory, KPIs, and quality of repaired components.

· Lead the implementation and sustainability of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives within the plant

· Collaborate with direct manager and the Technical Services manager to ensure proper budgeting, planning and spending associated with maintenance consumables, spare parts, and maintenance services.

Facilities, Utilities, and Environmental Programs

· Oversee maintenance activities for facilities, utilities, and environmental compliance programs

· Ensure proper monitoring of utilities metrics (wastewater, electrical, nitrogen, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, life safety systems) and coordinate optimization initiatives

· Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.

Team & Performance Management

· Lead and develop Maintenance Supervisors to ensure equipment reliability and team competency

· Oversee maintenance training processes and mechanic qualification pathways.

· Identify and propose training programs to strengthen team skill sets.

· Partner with HR to address personnel issues and support consistent application of company policies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership

· Participate as a member of the extended plant leadership team and support cross‑functional collaboration.

· Lead or participate in investigations and root cause analyses; support corrective actions.

· Identify and justify improvements that enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency

All other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

· OEE

· Downtime

· PM accuracy and completion

· Repairable parts management

· First‑time‑right maintenance execution

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

· Bachelor's degree in engineering or Operations; or 10 years of maintenance or food manufacturing experience in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

· 5