Maintenance Supervisor

Palermo Frozen Pizza Products

Milwaukee, WI

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SKILLS

Bakery, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Manufacturing, Documentation, Electricity, Entrepreneurship, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Food Production, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Operations, Oracle ERP, Oracle Fusion Middleware, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reimbursement, Safety Standards, Sales, Shipping Operations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Milwaukee, WI

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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, WI

We'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 Supervisor

Who 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 month
Reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses and tools
Free uniforms
Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
PTO + Floating Holiday of Your Choice
401(k) & Roth with Company Match – Fully Vested on Day 1
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Starting the 1st of the Month After Hire
Career Advancement + Leadership Development Opportunities

Where 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 experience
Associate's degree or technical certification required; bachelor's a plus
Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and computerized maintenance systems
Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP or other enterprise maintenance systems preferred
Experience in food manufacturing or a highly regulated environment preferred
Comfortable using Microsoft Office; WorkForge familiarity is a plus

Why 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

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Maintenance Supervisor

Palermo Frozen Pizza Products

Milwaukee, WI

About the Company

Palermo Frozen Pizza Products

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