Maintenance Supervisor

Company: DSJ Global
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary Oversees and coordinates the activities of maintenance personnel and external contractors responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and site infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all decisions and actions align with safety standards. Manage technical operations for production equipment, facilities, utilities, and grounds across assigned sites. Develop and maintain systems for maintenance operations, including storeroom management, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), spare parts inventory, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance standards. Lead preventive maintenance processes, assign work orders, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement to maximize equipment reliability. Coordinate and resolve unplanned downtime events, documenting issues and resolutions through CMMS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with maintenance needs and communicate plans effectively. Ensure accuracy and integrity of CMMS data for work orders and inventory management. Oversee equipment calibration schedules to maintain compliance with quality standards. Analyze maintenance performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams. Maintain compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and maintenance regulations. Uphold housekeeping and organizational standards (GMP/5S/6S) within maintenance areas. Manage maintenance budgets and monitor cost performance. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve operational goals. Support internal and external audits and ensure timely completion of departmental tasks. Verify completed work meets specifications and standards. Provide training and guidance to operators on basic equipment care tasks (cleaning, inspection, lubrication). Coach and develop maintenance team members to enhance technical skills and teamwork. Lead with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and encourage continuous improvement. Coordinate weekend and off-shift maintenance activities as needed. Serve as the primary contact for facility and equipment support during non-production periods. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to prioritize work, schedule repairs, and manage installation of machines and equipment. Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching, training, and performance management. Knowledge of operational and personnel policies and ability to enforce them effectively. Education & Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment installation, maintenance, and repair. 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Associate degree in machine maintenance or equivalent experience. Preferred Experience in food manufacturing. Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and electronic controls. Exposure to reliability-focused maintenance practices. Knowledge of welding techniques and sanitary equipment modifications. Company Description DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients. Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe. With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources. We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome. Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group. Company Description DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

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