Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

Hours & Shift

Night Shift, 2-2-3, 5PM - 5AM.

Job Summary

Grande is now hiring for their new, state-of-the-art facility in Chilton, WI. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will drive operational excellence by leading daily maintenance activities and championing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating technician workflows, troubleshooting mechanical and automated systems, and ensuring equipment reliability to support Just-In-Time (JIT) production. Through lean maintenance practices and root cause analysis, you will reduce downtime, optimize productivity, and uphold safety and compliance standards. You will serve as a key collaborator across production, quality, and engineering teams, aligning maintenance efforts with broader operational goals. By leveraging TPM, Jidoka (automation with a human touch), and Standardized Work, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage CMMS data for predictive maintenance, and ensure critical spare parts availability. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving, enabling a stable and high-performing production environment.

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy,” Grande is a leader in the industry. They partner with independent pizzerias and food manufacturing partners to deliver specialty whey ingredient solutions. Grande emphasizes quality and places an equal emphasis on their workplace and community culture. Their industry-leading benefits include low-cost onsite clinics, free onsite fitness centers, free healthy snacks, health and wellness reimbursement programs, associate cheese purchasing programs, two-year mentorship programs, and paid parental leave. Grande's corporate headquarters are featured on their website, and they have a unique benefits package designed to support career growth and a positive work/life balance.

Why Chilton?

Chilton, located in the heart of Calumet County, offers an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. It has a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well under national levels. Chilton blends small-town charm with big opportunity, known for its safety, welcoming community, and strong local values. It features easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown with local dining and entertainment, and annual festivals celebrating the area's local culture and community spirit. As the proud home of Grande's newest start-up location, Chilton presents a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful, joining an organization dedicated to professional excellence, enriching the lives of their Associates, and fulfilling a purpose greater than themselves.

What you need to be considered for the role

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications and/or equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or senior technician capacity.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, including experience with PLCs, robotics, and control systems.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide maintenance team members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing issues and implementing solutions.
• Team player with a commitment to Respect for People and continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Familiarity with TPM, TPS, or lean manufacturing practices is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery. Roughly 80% of time will be on the production floor with 20% of time performing administrative duties.