Job Details

Our Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, ND is seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to direct the maintenance team and oversee the efficient scheduling of preventative and corrective maintenance work. This role is crucial for maintaining the high standards of our dairy processing operations, of fluid milk and yogurt. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team.

Shift: 1st shift

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass-down issues. Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation.
• Oversee an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program that has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled downtime and increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition with maintenance strategies, so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdowns.
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
• Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment.
• Use systems to support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management charts detailing activities of planned downtime.
• Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within 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 adjust as needed.
• 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 the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, maintenance management, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a maintenance technician role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Maintenance experience in the dairy or food and beverage industry preferred.
• 2-4 years of MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul), manufacturing, or related work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge/experience 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.
• Strong leadership, team management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in using maintenance planning and scheduling software preferred. Micromen is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. with or without accommodations.
• Stand for extended periods.

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 with dairy farm families

Cass-Clay 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!