Job Description

Maintenance Superintendent

Location: Cudahy, WI
Schedule: First Shift | Monday–Friday | Approximately 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Salary: $110,000–$140,000, based on experience
Target Bonus: Approximately $20,000 Annually
Relocation Assistance Available

Lead a Large Maintenance Operation in Food Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance operations within a large, high-volume food manufacturing facility.

This position will oversee three to five Maintenance Supervisors and take ownership of maintenance performance, employee development, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and departmental accountability.

The ideal candidate is a confident maintenance leader with strong electro-mechanical knowledge, experience managing supervisors, and the ability to improve maintenance systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop three to five Maintenance Supervisors
• Provide overall direction for plant maintenance operations
• Build accountability across supervisors, technicians, and maintenance support teams
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Reduce mechanical downtime and improve equipment availability
• Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, labor allocation, and resource management
• Ensure equipment repairs and preventive maintenance are completed accurately and on schedule
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs, including:
  • Equipment reliability
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness
  • Downtime
  • Work-order completion
  • Preventive maintenance compliance
  • Contractor and supplier performance
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and long-term corrective-action efforts
• Improve maintenance systems using TPM and Reliability-Centered Maintenance principles
• Partner with plant engineering to improve the SAP PM maintenance program
• Analyze maintenance data and use findings to improve equipment performance
• Provide leadership during major equipment failures and operational disruptions
• Support troubleshooting involving PLCs, instrumentation, electrical controls, and mechanical systems
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, USDA, OSHA, and company requirements
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, quality, sanitation, and plant leadership
• Manage employee performance, coaching, training, recognition, and disciplinary actions
• Support maintenance budgets, parts inventory, contractor relationships, and cost-control initiatives
• Maintain effective communication across shifts and departments
• Provide weekend and extended-hour leadership coverage as plant needs require

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience leading industrial maintenance teams
• Experience managing Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Leads, or similar frontline leaders
• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance background
• Experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Instrumentation and industrial controls knowledge
• Preventive and predictive maintenance experience
• Knowledge of TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and equipment reliability practices
• Experience managing maintenance work orders and planning processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead accountability and improve employee performance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to confidently explain previous accomplishments and maintenance improvements
• Stable work history or clear explanations for career transitions
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating weekends when required

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Equivalent maintenance leadership experience will be considered.

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