Ready to lead and make a direct impact? We’re looking for a hands-on and motivated Middleton Site Supervisor to lead production operations at our Middleton facility In every role, McCain are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. This is more than just a supervisory role—you’ll be the go-to person for managing production, maintenance, and inventory control while fostering a positive and high-performing team environment. As the key onsite decision-maker, you’ll handle day-to-day operations, oversee seasonal staff, and ensure the facility runs smoothly and efficiently. If you’re someone who’s worked their way up, knows how to get their hands dirty, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to take ownership and make a real impact.
Essential Functions
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all equipment and facilities at McCain Appleton plant.
Maintain and is accountable for all assigned equipment and tools.
Coordinate work duties with Maintenance Supervisor or Lead.
Coordinate the purchase of repair parts needed with the Maintenance Supervisor/Lead.
Be available for emergency repair of equipment.
Communicate maintenance concerns and questions of operability with Maintenance Supervisor/Lead.
Perform breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance on food process equipment.
Accountable for work order assignments, tools, area uptime and reliability.
Document work records, work orders, communication of downtime and service needs.
Work from work orders, use computer to input data from work orders, and locate parts.
Work in a team environment, able to handle a fast paced environment with complex equipment.
Use radio communication for service calls, prioritize work, and demonstrate ability to work un-supervised.
Follow proper GMP and safety guidelines.
Other Job Duties
Perform all duties in a safe manner and in compliance with all governing rules and regulations.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working conditions
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, food fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, loud noise levels, working in elevated areas (ceiling, roof using ladder or high lift).
Qualifications
All mechanics are required to wear fire rated uniforms and garments at all times.
High school diploma or equivalent (2 year technical college degree preferred).
Ability to comprehend and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions with minimal guidance, and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong ability to work with others and/or independently.
Skill and Knowledge
2 years working knowledge of food processing equipment minimum, 5 years preferred.
Electrical and mechanical knowledge equivalent to certificate series program minimum, Electro-mechanical degree or Journeyman status preferred.
PLC programming experience and Robotics preferred.
A working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s, Variable speed drives, servo controls, process controllers required.
Basic metal working, tig welding, metal fabrication skills required. Experience with Lath, Mill, sheer, brake, and iron worker a plus.
The benefits of working for McCainSite Supervisor
Our benefits kick in DAY 1! McCain offers a full benefit package including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:
401k
HSA
Adoption Assistance
Infertility Assistance
Education Reimbursement Assistance
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
About McCain
At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people’s lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!
Leadership Principles.
Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.
We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.
The McCain experience
We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.
