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Maintenance Superviosr

Dairy Farmers of America
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Nov 2025

About the role

GENERAL PURPOSE:

 

Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws.  Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports.  Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES:

  • Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure and efficient and safe maintenance operation.
  • Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures.
  • Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed with the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs.
  • Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
  • Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment.
  • Assist in developing procedures and policies for the maintenance department.
  • Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved.
  • Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects.
  • Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment.
  • Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available.
  • Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
  • Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment.
  • Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers, reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations, mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
  • Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years or experience in a supervisor role
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a dairy, beverage, or liquid food manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
  • Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
  • Strong understanding of operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining aseptic or pasteurized filling lines preferred
  • Hands-on experience with filling operations such as bottle or tetra carton
  • Familiarity with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong knowledge of facility equipment
  • Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
  • Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
  • Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
  • Able to think and use indepe

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