Plant Maintenance Supervisor/3rd Shift in Cudahy, WI

Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Cudahy, WI | Direct Hire | On-Site

Base Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Shift Differential: 10%
Annual Bonus: $10,000 Target
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM-7:00 AM
Relocation Assistance Available

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead third-shift maintenance operations within a large, fast-paced manufacturing facility. This position will oversee a team of 5-10 Maintenance Technicians and play a key role in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong electro-mechanical background, PLC and instrumentation knowledge, and proven maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.

What’s in It for You?

• $80,000-$90,000 base salary
• 10% third-shift differential
• $10,000 target annual bonus
• Additional weekend incentive opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Relocation assistance
• Career advancement into higher-level maintenance, engineering, and plant leadership positions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-10 Maintenance Technicians.
• Direct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and facility systems.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide leadership during equipment failures, troubleshooting efforts, and root-cause analysis.
• Support troubleshooting of PLCs, instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and related industrial systems.
• Partner with Production to prioritize repairs, reduce equipment downtime, and improve overall reliability.
• Oversee maintenance work orders, SAP documentation, equipment records, and inventory-related processes.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs, TPM initiatives, SOPs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor maintenance performance through KPIs, equipment reliability, and operational metrics.
• Train and mentor employees on proper maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safe work practices.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, OSHA, USDA, and facility requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and instrumentation.
• Solid electro-mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technicians and provide coaching, training, and performance direction.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Bachelor's degree is not required; equivalent education, technical training, and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Must be available to work third shift and rotating weekend coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience
• Pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing experience
• Packaging equipment experience
• Ammonia refrigeration knowledge
• High-pressure boiler and compressed air experience
• PLC controls and industrial instrumentation
• SAP or similar CMMS experience
• TPM and reliability maintenance experience
• OSHA and/or USDA-regulated manufacturing experience

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