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Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGrand Forks, ND, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school education plus specialized training of 6 months to 2 years.
  • One year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to lead and support multiple projects with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
  • Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stretching, stooping, bending, using hands and fingers, and lifting up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Organize overall plant maintenance and assist maintenance and production management teams with planning and scheduling programs supporting preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, operator asset care, continuous improvement, and maintenance avoidance.
  • Provide support, guidance, and leadership to the maintenance department to support Production, Quality, and Safety.
  • Comply with and enforce company policies, plant rules, and procedures, including safety, quality, good manufacturing practices, and general work rules.
  • Establish and maintain good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures to keep the facility ready for customer and government inspections.
  • Provide leadership to maintenance employees to achieve plant goals through continuous improvement and alignment with company values and objectives.
  • Collaborate with departments to establish or improve programs addressing safety and other policies.
  • Supervise routine and emergency maintenance activities in a 24/7 work environment.
  • Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System to process work orders, allocate maintenance labor, schedule preventive maintenance, and control parts inventory and costs.
  • Assist with maintenance activities related to production and the facility, including maintaining current and compliant safety and environmental work.
  • Monitor personnel matters, including work schedules, vacations, and discipline.
  • Provide guidance, training, and coaching to the maintenance team.
  • Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager on equipment analysis to determine facility improvement needs.
  • Monitor line operations, production line speeds, and quality, and attend daily meetings.
  • Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow for multi-craft mechanics and lead persons.
  • Manage outside contractors for specialized repairs, including compressors, original equipment manufacturer equipment, alarm systems, and boilers.
  • Drive cost savings through follow-up on maintenance personnel activities.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to increase production efficiency.
  • Participate in daily planning meetings with the management team.
  • Conduct daily meetings with maintenance staff to outline tasks and safety concerns.
  • Participate in creating annual maintenance and capital budgets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to programmable logic controller programming is a plus.

About the Company

Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers. It produces a wide range of meal-prep items—such as pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners—for both private label and its own brands, supplying mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers. The company differentiates itself through a vertically integrated, globally scaled supply chain and by operating within Windoria, a broader group formed with La Doria to expand reach across North America and Europe. Its goal is to meet growing private-label demand by offering diverse manufactured foods at scale through the Windoria platform.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
2022

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