About Us

Foremost Farms USA, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, is a world-class supplier of cheese, dairy products, and ingredients to national and international markets. As a dairy cooperative, we are owned by the 1,100 dairy farmers who supply our high-quality milk. Our flexible, diverse plant network allows us to manufacture products and ingredients that are most in-demand – and provide a strong, secure market for our member-owners’ milk.

We’re looking for employees who challenge the status quo, innovate and aim for excellence. Because we’re working to be the world’s best – to Be Foremost – we’ll bring out the best in you.

About This Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Supervisor
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Normal business hours.

YOUR FUTURE IS FOREMOST!

Join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor! If you have a desire to inspire and lead a team of maintenance mechanics, have a mechanical aptitude, and want to be a part of bringing dairy to life, apply today to see what opportunity awaits! This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance, ensuring the safe and efficient operations of all equipment, processes, and building systems, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Are you someone who is passionate about:

• Direct supervision of others. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinating all aspects of maintenance work, including appropriately prioritizing, establishing programs that provide for timely and accurate repair of equipment, building systems, process, calibration of instruments, and making program changes and adjustments as needed on all process control systems.
• Reviewing and recommending equipment changes, including assisting in the design and installation of new equipment and control systems.
• Performing system repairs, including being available for emergency call in, as needed.
• Purchasing repair parts and the installation of systems
• Assiting with development of safety programs and managing the completion of items from inspections and the safety event spread sheet
• Evaluating processes and methods to be able to recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, utilization of people and quality of product.
• Providing basic training to operators and maintenance staff regarding the operation and trouble shooting of process controllers and instrumentation.
• Prioritizing, scheduling and performing work assignments in a manner that maximizes efficiency and reduces equipment down time.
• Training and delegating routine tasks to qualified maintenance staff.
• Performing appropriate data entry, record keeping and process monitoring functions according to established procedures.
• Reporting and recording deviations from specified operating parameters and “critical control points.”
• Participating on Continuous Improvement of the Process and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Teams as assigned.
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and plant sanitation at a level that meets or exceeds Foremost Farms USA and regulatory standards, including complying with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations.
• Serving on Plant Safety Committee, including attending company sponsored HACCP and Safety Training programs as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance and physical presence in the workplace.
• Timely and accurate completion of duties.
• Occasional travel for work, up to 33% of the time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

This position requires an Associate Degree in maintenance technology, control systems or related field of study, or some college coursework and three to five years of job-related experience.

The preferred education and experience requires a Bachelor Degree in maintenance technology, control systems or related field of study, knowledge related to the job and three to five years of job-related experience.

BENEFITS:

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area! Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. You can choose to enroll in a single or family plan with low monthly premiums and low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• 401(k) with a generous company contribution (100% match on up to 8% deferral)
• Paid time off, starting at 200 hours (25 days)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks paid at 100%)
• Flexible spending accounts – for medical and dependent care (childcare) expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.