Maintenance Supervisor

Join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor at our Cedarburg, WI plant and take on a key leadership role in keeping our 24/7 operation running smoothly. In this hands-on position, you'll oversee a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a safe, compliant work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about optimizing production efficiency, this is your opportunity to make a real impact while growing your career with us!

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and frozen novelty treats. By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Shift: 2nd - Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the plant engineer, maintenance manager, and facility management to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Supervise both the maintenance and capital projects for the site.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Implement corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators to create overall equipment effectiveness.
• Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Ensure corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance.
• Share “best practices” within the Maintenance Department.
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Provide for the management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances, or other contract-related activities and discussions.

• High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years of plant maintenance technician experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Working knowledge/exposure to food manufacturing equipment i.e., filling machines, blow mold machines, air compressors, conveyors.
• PLC experience (Allen Bradley platform) is desired, programming is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is desired.
• Working knowledge of fabrication, welding, and machining methods is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook and other computer-based applications.
• Experience with CMMS required; MVP JDE experience a plus.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer