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Land O'Lakes

Member-owned cooperative supplying dairy, feed, crops

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Aug 31
Full-timeKiel, WI, USA$81.2k - $121.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline plus 2 years of technical production or operations experience; or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of military operations and leadership experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; or a high school diploma and 7 or more years of technical production, operations, or technical maintenance experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Experience in food manufacturing or industrial maintenance operations.
  • Supervisory, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Computer and programmable logic controller skills.
  • Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Technical and analytical competence, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and applying broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.
  • Ability to hold oneself and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Ability to create a climate where people are motivated to help the organization achieve its objectives.
  • Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity or uncertainty.
  • Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Ability to work extended hours; weekend and holiday hours may be required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist and direct implementation of design modifications, repair of production equipment, mechanical safety installations, and maintenance of other mechanical devices within the plant.
  • Oversee production processes, installation of new equipment, and repair of mechanically functioning equipment, including boilers, air compressors, refrigeration, wastewater treatment, process equipment, and controls.
  • Work cross-functionally to improve organizational processes.
  • Supervise day-to-day operations of a group of employees to assure a smooth workflow; assign, monitor, and review the progress and accuracy of assigned work.
  • Estimate personnel needs and ensure adequate staffing to meet pre-established completion dates.
  • Handle unusual or difficult inquiries and situations through direct personal action or refer them to the appropriate individual.
  • Train and develop subordinate staff, schedule and approve overtime, take disciplinary actions as necessary, address complaints, and resolve issues.
  • Manage quality performance, cost parameters, and customer service for internal customers.
  • Lead others on second and third shifts.

About the Company

Land O'Lakes

Member-owned cooperative supplying dairy, feed, crops

Land O'Lakes is a member-owned agricultural cooperative focused on dairy, with three segments: Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, and Crop Inputs. Dairy Foods sells butter and cheese under the Land O'Lakes brand; Animal Nutrition provides livestock feeds (including Purina); Crop Inputs offers seeds, crop protection, and agronomic insights under WinField United. The company differentiates itself through farmer ownership combined with an integrated three-segment model that links input supplies, animal feed, and consumer dairy products. Its goal is to support farmers and food production by delivering reliable products, practical agronomic guidance, and shared value to its farmer-owners and customers.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Arden Hills, MN
Founded
1921

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