Maintenance Supervisor

From our home in Janesville, Wisconsin, Impact Confections has been delighting candy lovers with bold flavors and timeless favorites for generations. We’re proud to be the makers of WARHEADS®, the iconic sour candy that dares taste buds everywhere, and the classic Melster® Candies, known for nostalgic treats like Circus Peanuts and seasonal delights that families have cherished for decades.

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency within the manufacturing facility. This role supervises maintenance technicians, coordinates preventive maintenance programs, and supports production by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring machinery operates at optimal performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Supervise the daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work is completed.
• Guarantee the supervision of work performed by the maintenance crew and ensure the quality of each job executed in the plant.
• Plan, schedule, and authorize personnel assignments for maintenance tasks while tracking the cost and time invested.
• Prioritize maintenance activities including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize operational disruptions.

Equipment Reliability & Production Support

• Focus efforts, resources, and personnel on maintaining production services and equipment to enable productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support production operations by ensuring equipment reliability and quick response to equipment issues.
• Orient maintenance personnel and resources toward improving production area efficiency and service levels.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives that focus on productivity improvements and continuous improvements of maintenance processes.
• Improve the quality of maintenance services and repairs while reducing recurring equipment failures.
• Implement systems to measure service levels and internal customer satisfaction related to maintenance.
• Implement and manage a balanced scorecard to monitor and measure key maintenance KPIs.

Cost Management & Savings

• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs versus current actuals without compromising reliability.
• Focus resources on maintaining equipment and products that deliver the highest business value.
• Drive initiatives that diminish equipment downtime and improve asset utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, PLCs, and industrial machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise employees classified as Maintenance Technician. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel. Ability to learn other application software is essential to performing job tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person