Maintenance Supervisor

Looking for an opportunity to lead a great maintenance team? Want to work in a sparkling climate-controlled shop and clean food plant?MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - Canal Street, Milwaukee, WIWe're looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on solving problems, keeping things running, and building up their team. As Maintenance Supervisor, you'll oversee a team of Maintenance Technicians and Leads to ensure our plant equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.If you're a strong communicator, confident decision-maker, and passionate about developing people, this is your chance to make a real impact.Maintenance SupervisorWho you'll work for...While most companies that sell Pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo's passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where Pizza was born. "Papa Palermo" carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily!Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers.Our commitment to quality has made Palermo's a leader in private label frozen Pizza and contract manufacturing!Perks...20 free Pizzas per monthReimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses and toolsFree uniformsCompetitive Salary + Bonus PotentialPTO + Floating Holiday of Your Choice401(k) & Roth with Company Match - Fully Vested on Day 1Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Starting the 1st of the Month After HireCareer Advancement + Leadership Development OpportunitiesWhere you'll work...This role is based at our flagship frozen pizza manufacturing facility on Canal Street in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley-a state-of-the-art facility that includes an on-site bakery, high-speed packaging lines, and a 24-hour shipping operation.Our Maintenance Team contributes to Palermo's success by ensuring that our Plant operates at a world-class level with production uptimes over 98%.When you'll work...This is a full-time, exempt role with a primary schedule on 1st shift. However, success in this position requires consistent engagement with all three shifts to lead effectively and build strong relationships across the team.What you'll do...Oversee daily operations of the maintenance department across multiple shifts.Supervise Maintenance Leads and Technicians; provide direction, coaching, and support.Manage preventive and reactive maintenance to meet production goals.Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure timely repairs.Review and prioritize work orders; ensure accurate documentation.Partner with Reliability and Training Managers on process improvements and upskilling.Coordinate with vendors for equipment servicing and parts as needed.Enforce safety standards and housekeeping expectations.What you bring...5-8+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including 5+ years of leadership/supervisory experienceAssociate's degree or technical certification required; bachelor's a plusHands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsFamiliarity with PLCs, VFDs, and computerized maintenance systemsExperience with Oracle Fusion ERP or other enterprise maintenance systems preferredExperience in food manufacturing or a highly regulated environment preferredComfortable using Microsoft Office; WorkForge familiarity is a plusWhy you'll succeed...You lead by example and keep your team accountable.You solve problems quickly, even when things are complex.You communicate clearly and prioritize safety.You're energized by new challenges and driven to get results.You give credit, create engagement, and bring your team along with you. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02