Maintenance Supervisor
Business Name: Hilmar Cheese Company
Number: 2094179394
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Short Description: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance and projects within the plants at HCC.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Construction & Maintenance, Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Management, Manufacturing & Engineering
How to Apply: https://jobs.hilmarcheese.com/job-invite/7380/
Application Deadline: October 27, 2025
Job Open Date: August 27, 2025
Full Description: A Typical Day
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance and projects within the plants at HCC.
Job Responsibilities
Facilitate the development of a highly skilled, well trained, committed and engaged maintenance team to support the plant operations in their quest for high quality, low cost objectives.
Develop and maintain a safe and effective working environment.
Assures that all jobs will be done economically, efficiently and safely.
Conduct team meetings daily, covering safety topics, and weekly, covering equipment, processes and expansion.
Reviews available planned job package for completeness and correctness.
Refines and finalizes labor, parts, and priorities for all tasks.
Responsible for planning/scheduling of preventative and predictive maintenance.
Ensures, at the start of the shift and throughout the day, the prompt assignment of mechanics to specific
Makes tactical decisions when necessary; staying as close to schedule as possible.
Follow-up with mechanics on suggestions of ways to improve either planning or job methods.
Provide detailed reports on downtime issues to promote proactive responses and practices.
Continuous participation in set up and maintaining the storeroom, shop and CMMS.
Use SAP to create and close work orders, enter equipment data, track inventory and train mechanics on the proper use of SAP.
Continue to promote and foster effective “partnering” relationships with all Operations personnel on an ongoing basis.
Provide and promote “Excellence” in customer service.
Maintain “On Call” status.
What You Will Need
High School Diploma and 4 years related experience, OR Associate's degree plus 3 years related experience, OR Bachelor's plus 1 year related experience.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts (days/swings/graveyard).
Experience working with Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor's degree plus 2 year related experience OR Master’s degree in related field SAP knowledge
Experience leading a team
Experience with tactical knowledge of production operations.
Experience with reading PI&D and tech manuals.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This role requires physical exertion, exposure to potentially hazardous conditions or safety hazards. The majority of time is spending walking or standing. There are occasional periods of sedentary work. Is required to wear PPE and have a regular presence in manufacturing and warehouse environments in both temperature controlled and uncontrolled locations. Must frequently interact with people verbally. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.
Hilmar Cheese Company is committed to employing the best candidates for approved positions and engaging in effective recruitment and selection practices in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. To be considered for an open position, employees must: