Maintenance Supervisor bei Agri-Mark

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Middlebury, VT location. 

The typical schedule is a Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Schedule may be subject to change depending on plant production needs.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strong leadership for maintenance employees, along with promoting and modeling a culture of ethics, integrity, safety, quality, efficiency and constant application of best practices. Also includes the ability to train, motivate, coach and lead others in great work. Ensure employee ability to repair and maintain manufacturing equipment safety and efficiently.
• Supervise running equipment throughout the plant periodically during the shift to identify potential problems and/or areas of concern, and to minimize/eliminate instances of failure.
• Review and ensure SQF documentation is correctly filled out and verified.

• Maintain staff by recruiting, interviewing, selecting, orienting and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.

• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, continuous improvement skills and computer proficiency including Microsoft Office is necessary.

• Work closely with team members in an effort to improve plant key performance indicators and manufacturing/operational metrics.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager and Project Engineers in the planning of projects and repairs in the plant.
• Assist the Maintenance Planner in ordering parts and maintaining inventory.
• Develop and maintain online CMMS software (computerized maintenance management system) utilized for: work orders, PMs in-place/obsolete asset information, LOTO procedures, spare parts, capital project lists, etc. This will also include, assigning work orders and PMs, working with production to enable completion, ensuring all work orders are filled out properly, ensure work orders are assigned to the proper staff, ensure work is prioritized properly, ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

• Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety and Food Quality (SQF) programs. Comply with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality and employee safety.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Heavy physical effort. Requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 100 lbs.  Requires the occasional handling and maneuvering of objects weighing more than 150 lbs.  Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as operation dangerous equipment or working with chemicals

Qualifications:

Associate degree with manufacturing experience in dairy manufacturing setting preferred, and 3-5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

High level of technical knowledge of manufacturing within dairy or dairy-related manufacturing environment is essential.

Solid knowledge of SQF, HAACP and GMPs.

Minimum of 3 years supervisor experience in a food manufacturing environment or a combination of education and related work experience considered.

Pay range for this position is $75,000-90,000, depending on experience. This position will not start until January 12, 2026.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement.  Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and retirement plans which include 401k match and company-paid pension!

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status,  or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.