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Maintenance Supervisor- 2nd shift

Kraft Heinz · Beaver Dam, WI · $77,800–$97,300 a year · Full time

Posted May 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a maintenance team you've supervised on second shift. How did you set priorities?

What they are checking: Whether they have real supervisory experience in a production maintenance setting.

Tell me about a time you improved preventive maintenance and reduced downtime.

What they are checking: Whether they can show measurable gains in reliability.

How do you train and develop maintenance technicians on your team?

What they are checking: Whether they build skills in their team rather than relying on a few experts.

What would you do

A critical line goes down during your shift, and production is waiting. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead troubleshooting under pressure while keeping people safe.

A technician on your team is skilled but often skips documentation. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold people accountable for records that keep the program working.

How do you work with sanitation and production so maintenance doesn't create food safety issues?

What they are checking: Whether they understand food plant rules like cleaning up after repairs and controlling tools and parts.

About the work

How do you use SAP or another CMMS to manage work orders and preventive maintenance?

What they are checking: Whether they can use systems to plan and track maintenance, which the posting names.

How comfortable are you diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems?

What they are checking: Whether they have broad technical skills to guide technicians across systems.

How do you decide whether to fix a recurring problem now or schedule a bigger repair later?

What they are checking: Whether they think about root cause and long-term reliability, not just quick fixes.

How do you make sure lockout/tagout is followed every time on your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they treat safety as non-negotiable and enforce it consistently.

How do you plan labor hours against the production schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can estimate and schedule maintenance work around production needs.

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The full job description

As published by Kraft Heinz.

Job Description Primary Responsibilities : Management: • Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule priorities • Provide maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the maintenance logs and SAP, completion of routine maintenance specific to facility, equipment operations and support. • Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. • Assist with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc. • Ensure that equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement/upgrades. • Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment. • Assists and directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, including diagnosing malfunctions. • Assists with developing department employee relations by continuing communication of all information affecting employees. Preventative Maintenance & Maintenance Strategy: • Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce costs and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time. • Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians. • Develop preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment. • Seek and implement continuous improvement of the process through equipment improvement modifications. • Assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions. • Develops, implements and reviews regularly, site-specific maintenance logs for department. • Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices and financial considerations. • Analyzes production downtime reports, determines opportunities, and initiates action plans to increase efficiency. • Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions. • Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list to achieve targeted RCR. • Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes. • Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Global Production System (KHGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation. Budgeting and Inventory: • Assist with preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be kept in inventory. • Assist in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment. Occupational safety and health: • Conduct training of employees. • Enforce safe work practices. • Correct unsafe conditions. • Prevent lingering unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards • Investigate workplace accidents • Promote quick return to work Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Engineering or related technical field • Minimum of 1-5 years of related leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required • 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing is required • Experience implementing and maintaining TPM Systems is strongly preferred Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is a plus • Must have the knowledge of good manufacturing practices. Be safety and quality minded and can make sound decisions. • Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems. • Experience using, troubleshooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus • Must be able to work flexible schedules to include days, afternoons, midnights, and weekend work. Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50lbs. • Must be able to motivate/lead others, deal with ambiguity, have a results-driven mind-set, good decision-making skills, and excellent communication skills #INDMFGS Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $97,300.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Beaver Dam Plant Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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