MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Blair, WI 
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ABOUT AMPI:

AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

JOB SUMMARY:

AMPI is immediately hiring a Maintenance Supervisor. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for monitoring the daily maintenance operations, and employees working in the maintenance department. This individual will work as a team player in all levels of the organization to develop, implement and maintain processes that increase the plant's safety, quality, and production performance. Works directly with leadership team members to complete necessary repairs timely to support the plant's production processes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

  1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
  2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
  3. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  4. Provide direct supervision and leadership to the maintenance department.
  5. Provides daily task assignments to maintenance employees and communicates completed repairs to leadership.
  6. Coordinates a rotational schedule for maintenance employee completion of special projects.
  7. Actively participate in the following meetings: SQF management review, safety and loss control, quality, staff, and employee training.
  8. Ensure all maintenance employees are properly trained and certified with the following OSHA requirements: arc flash, aerial lift, confined space, first aid/CPR, fall protection, forklift, hazardous communication - Right To Know, hearing conservation, hot works, lockout/tagout, and general shop safety.
  9. Frequently review the complete operation of the plant and recommend improvements; and revise procedures to improve plant performance.
  10. Conduct routine inspections of equipment and property and report findings to the Division Manager. Create work orders, assign the work and verify completion.
  11. Follow up with plant employees and outside contractors to ensure that work has been completed as approved, within the timeframe indicated, and within the amount allocated.
  12. Examine and maintain the safe and efficient operations of the plant's production and packaging equipment.
  13. Review preventative maintenance schedules, effectiveness, and assignments for continuous improvement.
  14. Oversee all basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on all plant equipment.
  15. Assist the plant's regulatory manager with sampling and necessary repairs of equipment.
  16. Must be able to take rotating "on call" leadership coverage to provide weekend assistance.
  17. Review the maintenance employee's documents on assignment/scheduling of daily work orders.
  18. Prepare purchase orders for properly requisitioned items.
  19. Coordinate with corporate purchasing department to assist with purchasing of supplies, packaging, and other items with company-wide pricing.
  20. Ensures total compliance with all company rules and regulations.
  21. Safeguards confidentiality of company information.
  22. Maintains computerized maintenance management system when available for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
  23. Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and supports Food Safety Practices.
  24. Fosters a "safety first" atmosphere. Champions safety with employee engagement and participation, instilling behavior-based safety observations. Identify and investigate safety concerns and implement corrective plan of action.
  25. Provides backup to Emergency Response Coordinator and participates in the ERT team.
  26. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
  • Associates degree from two-year college in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from trade school in related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in the maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and/or repair work and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three to five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a maintenance department.
  • Prior maintenance experience in the food manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Food manufacturing, material handling and forklift operation experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in the dairy or cheese industry is preferred.
  • Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs highly desirable.

BENEFITS/REWARDS:

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Behaviors
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Peer Recognition - Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Job Security - Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education
Associates (preferred)
High School (required)

Experience
Dairy and Cheese (preferred)
Food Manufacturing (preferred)
3 - 5 years: Supervisory (preferred)
3 - 5 years: Maintenance (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
OSHA 30 hr. Certifiate (preferred)
SQF Certification (preferred)
HACCP Certification (preferred)

Skills
  • Working Independently (preferred)
  • Teamwork Skills(Basic) (preferred)
  • Safety Skills(Basic) (preferred)
  • Professionalism (preferred)
  • Problem Solving Skills(Advanced) (preferred)
  • Organizational Skills(Advanced) (preferred)
  • Multitasking Skills(Advanced) (preferred)
  • Mechanical Skills(Advanced) (preferred)
  • Leadership Skills(Intermediate) (preferred)
  • Interpersonal Skills (preferred)
  • Computer Skills(Basic) (preferred)
  • Communication Skills(Advanced) (preferred)
  • Attention to Detail(Advanced) (preferred)
  • Adaptability Skills(Advanced) (preferred)


  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

    If you require reasonable accommodation to apply toward our positions, please reach out to 1-800-533-3580 or hr@ampi.com for assistance. NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.

     

    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    High School or Equivalent
    Required Experience
    3 to 5 years
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