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Dawn Foods

Maintenance Supervisor

Louisville, KY · On-site

Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities across production equipment and facility ... Union experience strongly preferred * Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize ...

Dawn Foods

Maintenance Supervisor

Louisville, KY

$68K - $105K/yr

Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities across production equipment and facility assets, coordinating contractor support, leading a team of up to 15 union maintenance technicians ...

USF CU

$85 - $120/hr

The Officer ensures the Credit Union maintains safety and soundness and meets regulatory requirements and operational objectives by overseeing processes and procedures governing BSA/AML/OFAC ...

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Korbel

Manages cash flow and liquidity, monitoring withdrawal and loan needs, maintaining cash policies, and coordinating with the Federal Reserve and Kentucky Corporate Credit Union for ACH and cash ...

Brown-Forman

Manager, Credit Union

Louisville, KY · On-site

Manages cash flow and liquidity, monitoring withdrawal and loan needs, maintaining cash policies, and coordinating with the Federal Reserve and Kentucky Corporate Credit Union for ACH and cash ...

Aerotek

Maintenance Technician

Florence, KY

Maintain all process machinery and plant equipment in proper operating condition to support ... Comfort working in a unionized environment and willingness to join the appropriate union as ...

Aerotek

Maintenance Technician

Danville, KY

$29 - $30/hr

Adapt to assigned shift schedules based on union placement and seniority while maintaining punctuality and reliability. Essential Skills * Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in ...

Aerotek

Maintenance Technician

Danville, KY

$29 - $30/hr

Adapt to assigned shift schedules based on union placement and seniority while maintaining punctuality and reliability. Essential Skills * Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in ...

Metalsa

Maintenance Forming Supervisor

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

... unionized manufacturing (preferred) Associate degree in a related field (maintenance, electrical) with 1-3 years of maintenance related field industrial or automotive manufacturing, or a minimum of ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for union maintenance in Kentucky is $27.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.05 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union maintenance?

A Union Maintenance job involves performing routine repairs, upkeep, and troubleshooting of equipment, buildings, or machinery while being a member of a labor union. Workers in this role follow union guidelines, ensuring fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections. Responsibilities may include plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and general facility repairs. These roles exist in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial buildings.

What does a union maintenance do?

A typical day for a Union Maintenance worker involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and machinery to keep operations running smoothly. You might troubleshoot electrical or mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with other skilled trades or production staff to address urgent repairs. The work environment can be industrial, commercial, or construction-based, and there is often a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Over time, union maintenance positions can offer opportunities to advance into lead or supervisory roles as you gain more experience and seniority.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in union maintenance?

To excel as a Union Maintenance worker, you typically need strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of a formal apprenticeship or relevant vocational training. Familiarity with hand and power tools, industrial equipment, blueprints, and safety certifications such as OSHA 10 are often required. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, effective communication, and teamwork are crucial soft skills in this field. These skills ensure safe, efficient equipment repairs and foster a collaborative environment on unionized job sites.

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Infographic showing various Union Maintenance job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $57,029 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Maintenance Supervisor

Dawn Foods

Louisville, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Dawn Foods rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

195th of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
Why should you apply? We invest in you!
  • Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(K) + company match
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional training
  • Family-owned business over 100 years in service
  • An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance operations at the Louisville, KY manufacturing facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports continuous plant operations, and drives a safe working environment. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities across production equipment and facility assets, coordinating contractor support, leading a team of up to 15 union maintenance technicians, and participating in maintenance activities and troubleshooting efforts as needed.
Work Environment: Onsite at the Louisville Manufacturing Plant, supporting 24/7 operations
Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift, starting at 6:00 am to support shift handoff activities, with availability to support off-shifts, weekends, and urgent maintenance needs as required.
What will you do as a Maintenance Supervisor at Dawn Foods?
  • Direct, coordinate, and facilitate activities of workers engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, to include the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and electrical systems
  • Manage proactive maintenance to include all equipment and machinery in the plant
  • Keep equipment and machinery in safe working conditions
  • Participate in maintenance activities as needed to support staffing and operational needs.
  • Work safely and maintain a safe work environment following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety practices
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs
  • Work with the workforce on continuous improvement to plant equipment and practices in cost, quality, service, and safety
  • Identify and execute opportunities to improve plant equipment
  • Facilitate a safe work environment through auditing and inspecting areas for safety hazards and observing team member safe work habits
  • Correct all OSHA violations and potential hazards in a timely manner
  • Manage the training, discipline, and development of the maintenance staff
  • Manage maintenance and repair spending within budget levels, to include capital projects
  • Exposure to and experience with GMP, British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) for Food Safety, and American Institute of Baking (AIB) standards
  • Understand Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs, OSHA standards, and plant safety programs
  • Other duties as assigned

What Does It Take to be a Maintenance Supervisor at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related discipline with 1 year of maintenance supervisory, lead, and/or team support experience, OR at least 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment required
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members
  • Proven ability to monitor, analyze, and improve maintenance performance metrics to drive results
  • Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive process improvements
  • Demonstrated ability to promote and enforce safety standards within a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to resolve issues in a timely, organized, and cost-efficient manner
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computers
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) with the ability to learn technologies and systems
  • Food experience preferred
  • Union experience strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and lead a team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive, self-directed, independent worker, with self-confidence

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Position requires providing constant and continuous support to production and other departments, with work performed in both office and plant environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and conditions in direct work areas
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
  • Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in all temperatures inside and outside, which may fluctuate from very hot to very cold
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
  • Description of the physical requirements of the job (e.g., motor coordination, physical effort, movement required)
  • Description of the work environment (e.g., office setting, manufacturing facility)

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
About Our Benefits
Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.
Compensation
The base salary for this position is $68,700-$105,800 with bonus eligibility.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID: 38181
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Date: Aug 6, 2026
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to careers@dawnfoods.com.

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