Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor!

Starting Salary: $85,000-$100,000/year

Shift: Day Shift (M-Th)

Location: Washburn County, WI

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility and production equipment
• Establish maintenance priorities, assign work, coordinate projects, and effectively utilize maintenance personnel
• Supervise the repair, maintenance, installation, and cleaning of production machinery and equipment
• Oversee general maintenance and improvement projects for the facility, building, and grounds
• Inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation, reliability, and compliance with operational standards
• Ensure critical facility systems are properly maintained and operating efficiently, including compressed air, refrigeration, HVAC, and other plant utility systems
• Develop, implement, and improve preventative maintenance programs and procedures
• Monitor the completion of preventative maintenance tasks and ensure accurate maintenance documentation is maintained
• Identify opportunities for equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and production performance
• Coordinate facility maintenance projects and support equipment improvement initiatives
• Order and maintain necessary tools, equipment, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies
• Troubleshoot and support repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems
• Assist with complex maintenance issues and provide technical support to maintenance technicians as needed

Leadership and Team Development:

• Maintain appropriate maintenance staffing levels and participate in interviewing and hiring new team members
• Provide hands-on coaching, training, performance feedback, and development opportunities for maintenance personnel
• Conduct employee performance reviews and address attendance and performance concerns as necessary
• Train maintenance team members on equipment, safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and proper maintenance practices
• Develop team capabilities and encourage production personnel to participate in basic equipment care and preventative maintenance activities
• Promote accountability, teamwork, initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance department
• Lead by example and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture

Safety and Compliance:

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and other applicable regulations
• Ensure maintenance personnel follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), chemical handling, PPE, and all other required safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work environment
• Support accident investigations and identify corrective and preventative actions to reduce future incidents
• Promote a strong culture focused on employee safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical, vocational, or additional education in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year of lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Food manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and facility maintenance experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial production equipment
• Experience with facility utility systems such as compressed air, HVAC, and refrigeration systems preferred
• Strong preventative maintenance and equipment reliability experience
• Demonstrated leadership, employee development, coaching, and motivational skills
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance and operational challenges
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, production, leadership, vendors, and other departments
• Strong commitment to safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement