Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: $31–$36/hour (DOE)

Shift: Day Shift | 8-hour shift (Flexible)

Location: On-site | Blue Island, IL Job Duties and Responsibilities Lead, direct, and develop maintenance technicians and other maintenance personnel. Coordinate daily maintenance activities and prioritize work based on production needs, equipment reliability, and safety. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other industrial equipment, including vacuum systems, hoppers, mixers, augers, conveyors, and wrapping machines. Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Respond to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimize production interruptions. Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, equipment installations, plant shutdowns, and major repairs. Partner with Production and Operations leadership to address recurring equipment issues and improve plant uptime. Monitor maintenance work orders, maintain spare parts and supplies, and ensure maintenance activities are properly documented. Train and mentor maintenance employees on troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices. Support contractor coordination, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements: High school diploma required. Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience with previous maintenance leadership, supervisory, or lead experience. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities. Experience with preventive maintenance programs and industrial machinery/production equipment. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation. Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial controls is preferred. CMMS experience and welding/fabrication skills are preferred. Experience in cement, aggregate, concrete, building materials, mining, chemical, steel, or other heavy/process manufacturing is preferred. Experience managing maintenance during planned plant shutdowns is preferred. Ability to work effectively in a demanding manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.