Maintenance Supervisor
La Grange, IL

Maintenance Supervisor 
 

Overview: Join a dynamic food manufacturing company as a Maintenance Supervisor, where you’ll be the driving force behind setting up and managing a new high-speed packaging and processing operation. We’re looking for someone who can lead a team of 10-12 skilled maintenance technicians and electricians with a focus on innovation, effective communication, and strong problem-solving abilities. An AAS or BS degree is a must

Your Role:

• Team Leadership: Guide a crew of Mechanics & Electricians in both predictive and preventative maintenance, ensuring all machinery operates at peak efficiency.
• Maintenance Management: Design, implement, and supervise daily maintenance processes and documentation for a High-Performance Manufacturing Organization, including TPM, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Collaborate closely with Production to ensure maintenance activities are scheduled efficiently and executed seamlessly to minimize downtime.
• Performance Tracking: Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the maintenance team, including supplier and contractor performance, equipment reliability, and overall operational efficiency.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide both immediate and long-term solutions to support all operating teams, focusing on problem analysis, equipment failures, and troubleshooting.
• Employee Training: Educate team members on the best practices for work methods and safety, ensuring compliance with all USDA regulations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain precise records of all maintenance activities, including work performed and inventory management.
• Reporting: Keep the maintenance management team informed with regular status updates and reports.

What You Bring:

• Educational Background: BS/BA is required; candidates with an Associate’s degree or relevant maintenance certifications will also be considered.
• Supervisory Experience: 3- 5+ years in maintenance supervision within a food, beverage, consumer products, or any other closely related manufacturing environment is required.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in mechanical and electrical repair is required, with knowledge in PLCs, instrumentation, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, and support systems like ammonia refrigeration, high-pressure boilers, and compressed air being a plus.
• Systems Knowledge: A strong understanding of maintenance systems, work order processes, predictive/preventive maintenance, TPM, and scheduling software is preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, manage change, make informed decisions, and effectively delegate responsibilities.
• Problem Solving: Capable of leading complex problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts in high-pressure situations.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Software Proficiency: Comfortable using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Organizational Skills: Effective at planning, setting priorities, and managing time.
• Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is an advantage.