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The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of 3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 4-5
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a Reliability Centered team of Maintenance Technicians and all Maintenance related operations on a specified shift within the plant. This person may be asked to provide additional leadership coverage as required.
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Manage your environment and team's safety
- Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols, including OSHA and safety requirements.
- Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with food safety and quality protocols.
- Enforce Materne North America policies, standards and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application and employee accountability.
- Oversee Maintenance related Operations
- Communicate with management, co-workers, and direct reports to coordinate work activities and share information
- Deliver action plans developed from fact and data-based root cause analysis and enforce standards defined by workshop managers.
- Enforce 5S principles, support Continuous Improvement initiatives, and implement Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure World Class Performance.
- Manage performance
- Manage the work and performance of a team of Maintenance Technicians, ensuring that equipment and plant are always in operational condition.
- Ensure completion of scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks and corrective Work Orders.
- Schedule Work Orders using CMMS.
- Provide Corrective Action as necessary.
- Prioritize repairs that occur during production.
- Track Maintenance KPIs as assigned.
- Oversee troubleshooting, Corrective Repairs and Preventative Maintenance.
- Utilize Predictive Maintenance technologies to improve MTBF.
- Manage the inventory and optimize use of spare parts for an assigned work area.
- Oversee training and qualification of new and current Maintenance Technicians.
- Develop employee competencies and provide detailed and fact-based feedback.
- Perform performance evaluations of your team.
- Cross-functional Projects
- Provide area guidance based on experience, system knowledge and equipment function.
- Systems include but not limited to: pre-processing, production, packaging, palletizing, WWTP, Boilers, refrigeration, HVAC and plant utility systems.
- Partner with the Production team on assigned shift to ensure organizational teamwork.
- Work with the Production Supervisor to ensure plant operational needs are met.
- Oversee other Maintenance teams in the absence of that team's supervisor.
- Provide additional support to Operations in the absence of partnered Production supervisor.
- Partner with human resources in raising and resolving employee personnel issues.
- Lead and/or participate in investigations, perform Root Cause Analysis and work with Plant Leadership to implement corrective action to eliminate conic issues.
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Identify, justify and propose improvements to machines and Maintenance processes which positively impacts safety, food safety, quality and operational efficiency.
- All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
- Combination of education and experience will be considered
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in Maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- 1-3 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor preferred
- Food or pharmaceutical industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
SKILLS
- Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment.
- Strong background in preventative Maintenance and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate logic and reason to identify problems and offer solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to meet operational goals while also fostering a positive work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills.
- Microsoft office proficiency.
- PLC experience is highly desired.
PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work a 10 hour shift
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Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo squeeZ is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel's commitment to Purpose*Full Snacking which unlocks nourishment, joy, and the future of food by providing fruit, veggie and dairy goodness - for all.
The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel USA) and New York City (Materne North America) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.
Job Description Summary
The R&D Formulation Intern is responsible for supporting the R&D Principal Scientist in processes, trials, and analysis on raw materials and finished products. This internship starts in June 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in validating new raw material against specifications
- Provide feedback on development / optimization of SOPs
- Assist technicians and scientists in creation of laboratory test batches
- Operate and maintain pilot lab equipment properly and safely
- Perform routine analytical testing required for projects and studies and report results
- Assist scientists to carry our factory trials for new recipes, ingredients, and procedures
- Packing and shipping of samples
- Maintain the lab in proper working order
- Take part in R&D team meetings to share priorities and progress of assigned work and projects
Qualifications
Minimum degree and experience:
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Actively pursuing bachelors degree in Food Science or related field required
Skills and Competencies
- PC skills: windows, excel, word.
- Basic working knowledge
- Able to deliver on time, with guidance.
- Basic troubleshooting skills
- Excels in the management of personal tasks and objectives.
- Actively contributes ideas for continuous improvement.
- Strives to execute agreed objectives.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Capable of effectively communicating (verbal & written) information to R&D Technicians/Scientists
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
- Must be able to wear PPE.
- Ability to life 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
Work is performed largely in office, lab, and factory environments. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. No business travel is required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acknowledgement
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Compensation
Hours/week: 40
Pay: $33.00 per hour
$1,500 housing stipend for the first month
Duration: 3 months
Time Frame: June 2026 - September 2026
Location: Traverse City, MI
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.
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